“Areas of development” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Oct 23, 20251 Across5 letters
Answer
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5 letters · 1 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WOMBS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Areas of development”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 23, 2025, where it runs at 1 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.

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