Crossword clue

“___ Sea, body between Sicily and Greece”

This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
IONIAN
Letters6
Starts withI
Ends withN
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ Sea, body between Sicily and Greece” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 14, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with N, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ Sea, body between Sicily and Greece” clue?+

The answer is IONIAN (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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