Crossword clue

“Fertile place”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OASIS
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 9, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fertile place” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with S, 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 “Fertile place” clue?+

The answer is OASIS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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