Crossword clue
“Prefix with -nautics”
This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
AEROLetters4
Starts withA
Ends withO
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Prefix with -nautics” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Prefix with -nautics” clue?+
The answer is AERO (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.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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