Crossword clue
“Atmospheric layer that absorbs UV rays”
This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OZONELetters5
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Atmospheric layer that absorbs UV rays” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on August 8, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for August 8, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Atmospheric layer that absorbs UV rays” clue?+
The answer is OZONE (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of August 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
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