Crossword clue
“Green film on copper, e.g.”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
PATINALetters6
Starts withP
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Green film on copper, e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 7, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Green film on copper, e.g.” clue?+
The answer is PATINA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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