“Element of a certain belt” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASTEROID is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Element of a certain belt”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 4, 2025, where it runs at 37 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Dec 4, 2025 grid36AItalian "darling" + Top-shelf13 ltrs›39ADeep shade of green4 ltrs›41A"___ is a revolt against fate": André Malraux3 ltrs›47ANorthern tribe + Toe trouble11 ltrs›53ADances around?5 ltrs›56AStink4 ltrs›60ACavuto of cable news4 ltrs›63ACurling current4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 4, 20251ATraditional roofing material for a Cape Cod-style house5 ltrs›6AOnetime Volvo competitor4 ltrs›10ALetters on Ivan Drago's tracksuit in "Rocky IV"4 ltrs›14AConcession admission5 ltrs›15ATourist hot spot in Uttar Pradesh4 ltrs›16AHeard, but not seen4 ltrs›17AAlso + Frozen water10 ltrs›19AActress Rooney4 ltrs›
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