“California's Big ___” crossword clue
Answer
S
U
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•••SUR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SUR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “California's Big ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2026, where it runs at 43 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 February 8, 2026.
Crossing entries
Feb 8, 2026 grid43AIn view4 ltrs›45ANonprofit group behind Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog12 ltrs›53APosition in basketball5 ltrs›
Every appearance
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