Crossword clue

“… something big and rocky with a Space Force base in it”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The answer has 16 letters.

Answer · 16 lettersFirst appearance
CHEYENNEMOUNTAIN
Letters16
Starts withC
Ends withN
Vowels7

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About this clue

The clue “… something big and rocky with a Space Force base in it” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 10, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 16-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with N, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “… something big and rocky with a Space Force base in it” clue?+

The answer is CHEYENNEMOUNTAIN (16 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 10, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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