Crossword clue
“Opportunity on Mars, say”
This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ROVERLetters5
Starts withR
Ends withR
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Opportunity on Mars, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 7, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with R.
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What is the answer to the “Opportunity on Mars, say” clue?+
The answer is ROVER (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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