Crossword clue

“Segments of Earth's lithosphere”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
TECTONICPLATES
Letters14
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 13, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Segments of Earth's lithosphere” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 13, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with T and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Segments of Earth's lithosphere” clue?+

The answer is TECTONICPLATES (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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