Crossword answer

TECTONICS

9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen Wall Street Journal, May 8, 2026

Letter pattern

TECTONICS

Starts with T, ends with S · 9 letters

Clues that lead to TECTONICS

Most recent first

ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Study of the planet’s crust9Wall Street JournalMay 8, 2026 Structural geology (9)9The SunAug 27, 2025 Notices bats around court in scientific discipline (9)9The SunAug 27, 2025 Investigators seizing stimulant, source of major upheavals9The IndependentMay 3, 2024

About TECTONICS in crosswords

TECTONICS is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Study of the planet’s crust” in the Wall Street Journal crossword on May 8, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

THESAURUSBook of synonyms XYLOPHONEPercussion instrument AERIALISTTV show possibly exposed sporting star as one who gets high POTPOURRIPocket tip and mostly split collection (9) PONYRIDESTrots for tots TESLACOILLabour introducing shifting scale that makes sparks fly CAREFULLYWith caution ZZPIAROLLTotino's frozen food offering HOPEFULLYWith anticipation TITLEROLELead championship with Ronaldo’s header: that’s great for Real Madrid fans? (5,4) APPOINTEEPerson selected for job (9) EYEOPENERApt synonym for "wake-up call" TIGERMOTHColourful flying insect (5,4) IMPASSIVEImperturbable

Every appearance of TECTONICS (4)

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May 8, 2026

Study of the planet’s crust · Wall Street Journal · 37 Down

Aug 27, 2025

Structural geology (9) · The Sun · 17 Across

Aug 27, 2025

Notices bats around court in scientific discipline (9) · The Sun · 17 Across

May 3, 2024

Investigators seizing stimulant, source of major upheavals · The Independent · 16 Across