Number of thieves faced by Ali Baba

Answer:

FORTY

Hint:

In the famous tale, this many robbers hid in jars to sneak into Ali Baba’s cave, only to be outsmarted by his clever servant.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the classic Middle Eastern folktale "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," where the title character discovers a secret cave filled with treasure hidden by a gang of robbers. The answer "FORTY" directly comes from the story’s famous detail about the number of thieves Ali Baba outsmarts. There’s no wordplay here—it’s a straightforward reference to a well-known tale.

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