This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 7 squares
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NEPTUNE as a word: (astronomy) The eighth planet in our solar system, represented in astronomy and astrology by ♆; (Roman mythology) The god of the ocean and of earthquakes, equivalent to Poseidon in Greek mythology.
NEPTUNE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 2, 2026.
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