“Air” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ETHER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ETHER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Air”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 21, 2025, where it runs at 105 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 21, 2025.
Crossing entries
Dec 21, 2025 grid81DMost minimal6 ltrs›86DCalmed deceptively6 ltrs›92DBlueprints8 ltrs›97DAuthor Zora Neale ___7 ltrs›106DSomeone enjoying a walk in the park5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 17, 2026NYT Crossword20 Across••••MOODDec 21, 2025NYT Crossword105 Across•••••ETHEROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ETHER5 ltrs
••••MOOD4 ltrs
••••TUNE4 ltrs
••••••••CAVATINA8 ltrs
••••••MELODY6 ltrs
••••MIEN4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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