“Protected lands for plants and animals” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NATURERESERVES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Protected lands for plants and animals”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 10, 2025, where it runs at 42 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 10, 2025 grid3DHealthier version of a breakfast side dish11 ltrs›22DPerformer of the 1992 dance song "Supermodel (You Better Work)"6 ltrs›26DGreek figures with multiple heads6 ltrs›28DStatus of 23-, 44- and 69-Across, as indicated by their clues and placement in the grid11 ltrs›29DTrampoline mats4 ltrs›32DOrg. opposed to "speciesism"4 ltrs›33DCommon street sign symbol5 ltrs›34DSeveral things in a pagoda5 ltrs›35DParty starters, in brief3 ltrs›36DSowing machine6 ltrs›40D"To your health!," in Germany6 ltrs›41D___ gaz (carbonated: Fr.)4 ltrs›42D[Don't open this at the office!]4 ltrs›43DOne of four rhyming letters3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 10, 20251A"___ been had!"4 ltrs›5AShoo away, in a way6 ltrs›11AThunderbolt wielder4 ltrs›15AFirst name in daring jumps4 ltrs›16ACity NE of Olympia6 ltrs›17AFamiliar with the tricks of4 ltrs›18AEmulates a dog around the family dinner table4 ltrs›19ALike voice mail messages, for example11 ltrs›
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