What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Coastal waterway" from December 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Coastal waterway”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

RIA

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Coastal waterway” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 5, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Coastal waterway” clue?+

The answer is RIA (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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