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

Looking for the answer to “Clear sailing areas … or, homophonically, a feature of 16-, 23-, 39- and 52-Across (and every clue in this puzzle!)” from the New York Times crossword of July 28, 2025? It has 8 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, JULY 28, 2025

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

OPENSEAS, 8 letters.

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

In the New York Times crossword of July 28, 2025.

How many letters does the answer have?

8 letters, starting with O.