This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SEA as a word: The ocean; the continuous body of salt water covering a majority of the Earth's surface; A large body of salt water.
SEA has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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