“Clear sailing areas … or, homophonically, a feature of 16-, 23-, 39- and 52-Across (and every clue in this puzzle!)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OPENSEAS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Clear sailing areas … or, homophonically, a feature of 16-, 23-, 39- and 52-Across (and every clue in this puzzle!)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 28, 2025, where it runs at 65 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.