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NYT Daily • August 16, 2025

Largest of the Dodecanese Islands

Answer:

RHODES

Hint:

This Greek island was once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Explanation:

This clue is a straightforward definition asking for the name of the biggest island in the Dodecanese chain, a group of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. The answer is "RHODES," which is both historically significant and the largest by land area. No wordplay or tricks here—just a direct geography question.

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