Crossword clue
“Tundras and deserts, e.g.”
This clue appeared as 43-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
BIOMESLetters6
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Tundras and deserts, e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 8, 2025 as 43-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Tundras and deserts, e.g.” clue?+
The answer is BIOMES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 8, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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