Crossword clue
“Iconic sci-fi setting spelled out in this puzzle's shaded squares”
This clue appeared as 4-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 3, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
THEELetters4
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Iconic sci-fi setting spelled out in this puzzle's shaded squares” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 3, 2025 as 4-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.
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What is the answer to the “Iconic sci-fi setting spelled out in this puzzle's shaded squares” clue?+
The answer is THEE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 3, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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