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Crossword answer

FOSSIL

6 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 11 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 16, 2026
Letter pattern
FOSSIL
Starts with F, ends with L · 6 letters
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Clues that lead to FOSSIL

Most recent first
ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
It may be petrified6New York TimesAug 16, 2026 It's dug up in a dig6USA TodayAug 2, 2026 Dig discovery6NewsdayJul 23, 2026 Archaeologist's bony find6NewsdayJun 24, 2026 Thin metal ship has cracked, being rock-bound6The IndependentMar 1, 2026 Fuddy-duddy Spurs wingers admitting defeat? On the contrary6The IndependentOct 25, 2025 Badlands discovery, maybe6New York TimesJul 17, 2025 If loss can occur, is stony6Evening StandardMar 21, 2024 Like a dinosaur bone, for one6Daily ThemedJan 20, 2023

About FOSSIL in crosswords

FOSSIL is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 11 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “It may be petrified” in the New York Times crossword on August 16, 2026.

Every appearance of FOSSIL (11)

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Aug 16, 2026
It may be petrified · New York Times · 41 Across
Aug 2, 2026
It's dug up in a dig · USA Today · 1 Across
Jul 23, 2026
Dig discovery · Newsday · Down
Jun 24, 2026
Archaeologist's bony find · Newsday · Across
Mar 16, 2026
Archaeologist's bony find · Newsday · Across
Mar 1, 2026
Thin metal ship has cracked, being rock-bound · The Independent · 4 Down
Oct 25, 2025
Fuddy-duddy Spurs wingers admitting defeat? On the contrary · The Independent · 18 Across
Jul 17, 2025
Badlands discovery, maybe · New York Times · 54 Across
Mar 21, 2024
If loss can occur, is stony · Evening Standard · 18 Across
Jan 20, 2023
Like a dinosaur bone, for one · Daily Themed · 27 Across
Jan 16, 2018
If loss can occur, is stony · Evening Standard · 18 Across