Crossword clue
“Upper regions of the sky, poetically”
This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ETHERLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withR
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Upper regions of the sky, poetically” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 2, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Upper regions of the sky, poetically” clue?+
The answer is ETHER (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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