This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 10 squares
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BABYLONIAN
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BABYLONIAN as a word: Characteristic of Babylon or its civilization and inhabitants; huge, decadent, indulgent; An inhabitant of the city of Babylon.
BABYLONIAN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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