This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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AIR as a word: (uncountable) The substance constituting Earth's atmosphere: a gaseous mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and various trace gases; The substance of the atmosphere seen as an agency of freshness.
AIR has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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