This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 13, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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SHORELINE as a word: The divide between land and a body of water; The line on a map that illustrates this.
SHORELINE 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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