Crossword clue

“California's Big ___”

This clue appeared as 43-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
SUR
Letters3
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “California's Big ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 8, 2026 as 43-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 8, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “California's Big ___” clue?+

The answer is SUR (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 8, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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