The New York Times Crossword · 10-Across · 4 letters
River in which baby Moses was found The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 1, 2026
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Name the four-letter river flowing through Egypt.
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NILE is the four-letter river named by the biblical setting. The story places the infant Moses in a basket among reeds along the river in Egypt.
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The named biblical figure and river setting identify a specific Egyptian waterway.
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The Nile is the major river of northeastern Africa associated with the biblical account of the infant Moses.
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10-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for September 1, 2026.
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