California town thought (incorrectly) to be named from a backward “bakery” sign NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "California town thought (incorrectly) to be named from a backward "bakery" sign" is YREKA.
The clue refers to the town of Yreka, California. There is a local legend that the name originated from a bakery sign viewed in reverse, though this is incorrect. The story humorously suggests that 'Yreka Bakery' reads the same backward, but the town's name actually has different origins.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 04, 2025.
Yreka is a town in Northern California.
The answer to “California town thought (incorrectly) to be named from a backward “bakery” sign” in the New York Times puzzle October 4 2025 is YREKA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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