“Schöningen ___, German mine discoveries that may be up to 300,000 years old” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPEARS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Schöningen ___, German mine discoveries that may be up to 300,000 years old”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 31, 2026, where it runs at 46 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.