Crossword answer
SILICA
6 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen New York Times, February 12, 2026
Letter pattern
SILICA
Clues that lead to SILICA
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Ceramics component6New York TimesFeb 12, 2026
Sand substance6Eugene ShefferJan 1, 2026
___ gel (moisture-absorbing stuff marked "Do not eat")6New York TimesAug 19, 2025
Quartz compound6New York TimesJul 27, 2025
A lot of sediment, one about to reveal constituent of sand6The IndependentOct 18, 2024
About SILICA in crosswords
SILICA is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Ceramics component” in the New York Times crossword on February 12, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
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STEERSTakes the helm
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GETMADSteam
ARARATTurkish peak
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KICKINTake effect (Informal)
COVERTBeing secretive, finished in court
Every appearance of SILICA (6)
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Feb 12, 2026
Ceramics component · New York Times · 63 Across
Jan 1, 2026
Sand substance · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Across
Aug 19, 2025
___ gel (moisture-absorbing stuff marked "Do not eat") · New York Times · 47 Down
Jul 27, 2025
Quartz compound · New York Times · 21 Down
May 31, 2025
Sand substance · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Across
Oct 18, 2024
A lot of sediment, one about to reveal constituent of sand · The Independent · 23 Down