“Life across the ___ is much the same” crossword clue
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••••••••••••PACIFICOCEAN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PACIFICOCEAN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Life across the ___ is much the same”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 21, 2026, where it runs at 17 Down and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 21, 2026 grid17AOnes with the munchies, maybe8 ltrs›19ALike those local to Universal Studios Japan6 ltrs›22ALike the study of the kabbalah8 ltrs›26APolarizing punctuation choice11 ltrs›35AFriend or ___3 ltrs›38ARecycling container3 ltrs›41ATreatment for a sprained ankle3 ltrs›44ASlime3 ltrs›46AClassic P.O.W. movie starring Steve McQueen, with "The"11 ltrs›50ATransaction on an online marketplace8 ltrs›58AEntertainer who says "If you can't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?"6 ltrs›61AOpportunity to dress up8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 21, 20261APracticed pitches6 ltrs›7AWhat arms might do on a final gym rep7 ltrs›14ALee has a hot bowl of ___ to start off his day6 ltrs›15ALee has a hot bowl of ___ to start off his day7 ltrs›16AEnemy of the Avengers6 ltrs›18AIn need of a massage, say4 ltrs›21AHide one's roots, perhaps3 ltrs›24ADrill insert3 ltrs›
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