Across clue · June 18, 2026

Iraq port city

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Thursday, June 18, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 5 letters

"Iraq port city"

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BASRA

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

5-letter answer

Letters

5

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

4

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Iraq port city" in the LA Times Crossword for Thursday, June 18, 2026 resolves to BASRA, a 5-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the June 18, 2026 puzzle page.

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Iraq port city — LA Times Crossword June 18, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough