“___ Sea, shrinking body of water that was once the world's third-largest lake” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ARAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Sea, shrinking body of water that was once the world's third-largest lake”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 27, 2025, where it runs at 13 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.