Crossword clue

“___ Sea, body of water that lost 90% of its volume to irrigation”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ARAL

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 11, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ Sea, body of water that lost 90% of its volume to irrigation” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 11, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ Sea, body of water that lost 90% of its volume to irrigation” clue?+

The answer is ARAL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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