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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, 23 June 2023.

Roughly one-third of the earth's surface

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, 23 June 2023. The answer DESERT is a 6-letter entry.

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What is the answer to "Roughly one-third of the earth's surface"?: DESERT
How many letters is the answer to "Roughly one-third of the earth's surface"?: The answer has 6 letters.
When was this clue last seen?: This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on Friday, 23 June 2023.
Has this crossword clue appeared before?: Yes. Variations of this clue have appeared 4 other times.

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