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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MIDEAST

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	53%	8		A statement that can be understood both literally and figuratively
3	33%	6		Assimilate (literally and figuratively)

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We think the answer is "MIDEAST" which means:

noun

• The area around the eastern mediterranean; from turkey to northern africa and eastward to iran; the site of such ancient civilizations as phoenicia and babylon and egypt and the birthplace of judaism and christianity and islam; had continuous economic and political turmoil in the 20th century

An example sentence would be:

• "The mideast region is known for its rich cultural heritage."
• "Many conflicts have arisen in the mideast throughout history."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times17 Sep 2017	Across 60
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