“Ship-stabilizing materials” crossword clue
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••••••••BALLASTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BALLASTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ship-stabilizing materials”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 30, 2026, where it runs at 26 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 30, 2026 grid9DMilky Way, e.g.12 ltrs›10DFeature of a big-budget feature, perhaps11 ltrs›19D___ green5 ltrs›26DTurkey Day instruction5 ltrs›27DFit4 ltrs›28DFlorida setting for "The Birdcage"10 ltrs›29DWhizzed4 ltrs›30D"Elvis at ___" (classic album of Memphis recordings)4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 30, 20261APuppetry and animation4 ltrs›5APiedmont province with a namesake wine4 ltrs›9AStopped lying5 ltrs›14ATitle for Jane Goodall4 ltrs›15A"Those guys?"4 ltrs›16A___ Summer (program for Annapolis freshmen)5 ltrs›17ASwitch to a shorter line, say4 ltrs›18AProduct that might feature a dandelion on the label10 ltrs›
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