What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Areas of influence" from December 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Areas of influence”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersSeen 2 times

SPHERES

Letters7

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Areas of influence” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 21, 2025 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Areas of influence” clue?+

The answer is SPHERES (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on December 21, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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