“Object of an extensive search” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GRAIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Object of an extensive search”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 22, 2026, where it runs at 1 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.