Crossword clue

“Antarctic explorer for whom a sea is named”

This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
JAMESROSS
Letters9
Starts withJ
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 11, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Antarctic explorer for whom a sea is named” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 11, 2025 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with J and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Antarctic explorer for whom a sea is named” clue?+

The answer is JAMESROSS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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