Crossword clue

“Lead-in to -ology, for the study of the atmosphere”

This clue appeared as 50-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

AER

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 27, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lead-in to -ology, for the study of the atmosphere” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 27, 2026 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with R.

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What is the answer to the “Lead-in to -ology, for the study of the atmosphere” clue?+

The answer is AER (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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