MONDAY · JUL 28, 2025  ·  65 ACROSS

“Clear sailing areas … or, homophonically, a feature of 16-, 23-, 39- and 52-Across (and every clue in this puzzle!)”

The answer and full breakdown for this clue from the July 28, 2025 New York Times Crossword.

From the Brian Callahan puzzle Edited by Will Shortz 8 letters
65 Across

“Clear sailing areas … or, homophonically, a feature of 16-, 23-, 39- and 52-Across (and every clue in this puzzle!)”

Answer
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8 letters Appeared Jul 28, 2025 Direction: Across

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