“Space” crossword clue
Answer
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••••AREA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AREA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Space”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 26, 2026, where it runs at 4 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 26, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 26, 2026 grid1APie nut5 ltrs›14ALove, Italian-style5 ltrs›17AClassic flowering locale adjacent to the White House [baseball star]10 ltrs›20ABackstreets6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 26, 2026NYT Crossword30 Down••••ROOMJan 26, 2026NYT Crossword4 Down••••AREAOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••AREA4 ltrs
••••ROOM4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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