Endangered marine ecosystems

Latest answer — September 02, 2026

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Clue explained

REEFS, especially coral reefs, are marine ecosystems that face threats from warming, pollution, and other damage. The plural fits “ecosystems.”

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Definition
A coral reef ecosystem with fish and colorful coral underwater.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 02, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1"The Odyssey" (2026) or "The Odd Couple" (1968)
  2. 5YouTube posting
  3. 6Endangered marine ecosystems
  4. 7Spoiled kids
  5. 8Greasy

Down

  1. 1Guy of the Food Network
  2. 210/10
  3. 3Someone who doesn't handle things right?
  4. 4Spanish ___, plant that hangs from cypress trees
  5. 5Airbnb alternative

The answer to “Endangered marine ecosystems” in the New York Times Mini crossword is REEFS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 2, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Endangered marine ecosystems” answer

REEFS (5 letters)

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What does REEFS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of REEFS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea

When else has “Endangered marine ecosystems” appeared?

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September 2, 2026 (most recent) → REEFS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Endangered marine ecosystems”?

The answer is REEFS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Endangered marine ecosystems”?

5 letters: REEFS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 2, 2026, at 6-Across.

Can “Endangered marine ecosystems” have a different answer?

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