This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (51 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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The asterisk marks a theme answer. It ties in to the puzzle's theme, which a "revealer" clue elsewhere in the grid usually explains.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ H
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About the answer
EARTH as a word: The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea); A region of the planet; a land or country.
EARTH has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 22, 2026.
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