Crossword clue
“Looks below the surface?”
This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
XRAYSLetters5
Starts withX
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Looks below the surface?” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 30, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with X and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Looks below the surface?” clue?+
The answer is XRAYS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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