“Environmental portmanteau” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SMOG
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SMOG is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Environmental portmanteau”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 3, 2026, where it runs at 54 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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