First- and third-quarter moons, e.g. … or a hint to this puzzle’s theme NYT Crossword Clue
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Updated Sep 04, 2024
First- and third-quarter moons, e.g. … or a hint to this puzzle’s theme NYT Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to First- and third-quarter moons, e.g. … or a hint to this puzzle’s theme NYT for the September 04, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.
Hints
- Answer Contains 11 letters
- Start with S and end with S.
- Possible solutions are SABBATICALS,SABLEFISHES,SEMICIRCLES.
Answer
The answer to the First- and third-quarter moons, e.g. … or a hint to this puzzle’s theme NYT crossword clue is "SEMICIRCLES."
The crossword clue "First- and third-quarter moons, e.g. … or a hint to this puzzle’s theme" with the answer "SEMICIRCLES" refers to the shape that the moon takes during its first and third-quarter phases. In these phases, half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, forming a shape that resembles a semicircle.
The term "SEMICIRCLES" also serves as a hint to the puzzle's theme, suggesting that the answers or elements in the crossword may involve or relate to the concept of half-circles, partial forms, or divisions that visually or conceptually align with the idea of a semicircle.
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