This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (53 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 8 squares
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ATLANTIS as a word: A mythical country said to have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean.
ATLANTIS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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