“Subject of study” 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 “Subject of study”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 14, 2026, where it runs at 16 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 14, 2026 grid9D"Oppenheimer" director5 ltrs›11DOne-of-a-kind figures13 ltrs›13DFaculty5 ltrs›17DHonorific meaning "elder brother"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 14, 20261AIt's made with two fingers9 ltrs›10AThey're often taken in December11 ltrs›12AFeatures of many romantic dramas13 ltrs›14A"Follow me"4 ltrs›15AHeart test, for short3 ltrs›18AGo heavy at the buffet, say6 ltrs›21AKind of car on a long-distance train6 ltrs›23AThe W.N.B.A.'s Dream, on scoreboards3 ltrs›
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