What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Annular reefs" from September 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Annular reefs”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ATOLLS

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 5, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Annular reefs” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 5, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Annular reefs” clue?+

The answer is ATOLLS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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