What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Outer layer of the brain" from May 11, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Outer layer of the brain”

This clue appeared as 30-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CORTEX

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withX

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 11, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Outer layer of the brain” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 11, 2025 as 30-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with X.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Outer layer of the brain” clue?+

The answer is CORTEX (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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