Crossword clue

“Landform commonly seen in a crescent shape on Mars”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DUNE

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 17, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Landform commonly seen in a crescent shape on Mars” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Landform commonly seen in a crescent shape on Mars” clue?+

The answer is DUNE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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