This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (77 Across). 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: 3 squares
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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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