What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Search for groundwater, in a way" from February 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Search for groundwater, in a way”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DOWSE

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 24, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Search for groundwater, in a way” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 24, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Search for groundwater, in a way” clue?+

The answer is DOWSE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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