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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SPARTA While retreating, an ambush is what gets this ancient city state | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Aug 4, 2022 |
| 6% | TROY Ancient city | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 5% | BABYLON Ancient city on the Euphrates | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 5% | OSTIA Ancient port city of Rome | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 5% | UTAH Salt Lake City's State | (4) | ||
| 5% | SPA Wellness retreat | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 5% | ATLANTA Largest city in the state of Georgia | (7) | ||
| 5% | LATER In a while | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 5% | NINEVEH What follows 9 and 5 in ancient city? (7) | (7) | The Sun Two Speed | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 5% | ASHRAMS Religious retreats | (7) | Commuter | Apr 6, 2026 |
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