This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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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