___ layer, part of Earth's atmosphere Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “___ layer, part of Earth's atmosphere” from the New York Times Mini crossword of January 14, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, JANUARY 14, 2026
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OZONE is the answer to “___ layer, part of Earth's atmosphere”. It means a form of oxygen.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A form of oxygen.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ZEOON.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Atmospheric layer that absorbs UV rays”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “___ layer, part of Earth's atmosphere”?
OZONE, 5 letters: a form of oxygen.
When was “___ layer, part of Earth's atmosphere” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of January 14, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with O.