Crossword clue
“Ship-stabilizing materials”
This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
BALLASTSLetters8
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ship-stabilizing materials” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 30, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with B and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ship-stabilizing materials” clue?+
The answer is BALLASTS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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