Crossword clue

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

This clue appeared as 13-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ARAL

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ Sea, shrinking body of water that was once the world's third-largest lake” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 27, 2025 as 13-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ Sea, shrinking body of water that was once the world's third-largest lake” clue?+

The answer is ARAL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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