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About 71% of the earth's surface

The New York Times crossword clue “About 71% of the earth's surface” answer is OCEANS. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
6 lettersMost recent: August 5 2025

In the NYT Crossword

This clue appeared in the main New York Times Crossword on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “About 71% of the earth's surface” resolves to OCEANS, a 6-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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