What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___ Basin (D.C. attraction)" from July 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ Basin (D.C. attraction)”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TIDAL

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 19, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ Basin (D.C. attraction)” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ Basin (D.C. attraction)” clue?+

The answer is TIDAL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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