“Rich soil deposit” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••LOESS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOESS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rich soil deposit”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 22, 2026, where it runs at 50 Down 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.
Crossing entries
May 22, 2026 grid49ASuffix with peace but not war3 ltrs›56AAssuming that4 ltrs›57AMore sizzle than steak16 ltrs›62AContents of a kitchen rack6 ltrs›65AWhat some streakers are charged with?6 ltrs›
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May 22, 20261AGuns, so to speak6 ltrs›7APrefix with American4 ltrs›11ACharcuterie spread4 ltrs›15AFootnote phrase6 ltrs›16ASherwood, e.g.9 ltrs›18AQualifier to an embarrassing question16 ltrs›20ALocation for some osteoarthritis4 ltrs›21A___-Saint-Michel (French commune on a tidal island)4 ltrs›
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