Origin of “The Tale of Genji,” considered by many to be the world’s first novel NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Origin of "The Tale of Genji," considered by many to be the world's first novel" is JAPAN.
The clue refers to 'The Tale of Genji,' a classic work of Japanese literature written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. It's often cited as the world's first novel, and since it originated in Japan, the answer is 'JAPAN.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on September 13, 2025.
Japan is an island country in East Asia, located in the northwest Pacific Ocean.
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The answer to “Origin of “The Tale of Genji,” considered by many to be the world’s first novel” in the New York Times puzzle September 13 2025 is JAPAN. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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