It may be petrified Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “It may be petrified” from the New York Times crossword of August 16, 2026? It has 6 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, AUGUST 16, 2026
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FOSSIL is the answer to “It may be petrified”. It means the remains of an animal or plant preserved in the earth's crust.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
The remains of an animal or plant preserved in the earth's crust.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: SOFLIS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “It's dug up in a dig”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “It may be petrified”?
FOSSIL, 6 letters: the remains of an animal or plant preserved in the earth's crust.
When was “It may be petrified” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with F.