Home of the Taj Mahal
Editorially verified for the Oct 15, 2026
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Agra, in northern India, is home to the Taj Mahal, the white-marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The monument sits beside the Yamuna River and is known for its carefully balanced layout, gardens, and reflecting pools. It is part of a larger complex, not just the central marble tomb that most visitors picture.
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The answer to “Home of the Taj Mahal” in the The Washington Post crossword is AGRA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 46-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Home of the Taj Mahal” answer
AGRA (4 letters)
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October 15, 2026 (most recent) → AGRA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Home of the Taj Mahal”?
The answer is AGRA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Home of the Taj Mahal”?
4 letters: AGRA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 15, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 46-Across.
Can “Home of the Taj Mahal” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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