What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Elevated seabed" from November 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Elevated seabed”

This clue appeared as 74-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SHELF

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withF

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 9, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Elevated seabed” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 9, 2025 as 74-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with F, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Elevated seabed” clue?+

The answer is SHELF (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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