“Completely lost … or where the now-idiomatic answer to each italicized clue has a literal meaning” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATSEA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Completely lost … or where the now-idiomatic answer to each italicized clue has a literal meaning”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 9, 2026, where it runs at 41 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.