Scientist's area of study

Editorially verified for the Oct 19, 2026

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A scientist conducting research in a laboratory, within a field of study.

Clue explained

A field is a branch or area of study—biology, for instance, might be a scientist’s field. The word also refers more broadly to a sphere of work or activity.

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This clue's Monday, October 19, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Move through the air, as a smell
  2. 5"Aladdin" character with the line "Phenomenal cosmic powers! Itty-bitty living space"
  3. 6Baltimore N.F.L. player
  4. 7Wicked
  5. 8Fuse, as pieces of metal

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  1. 1Use a loom
  2. 2Metal block falling on Wile E. Coyote's head
  3. 3Scientist's area of study
  4. 4Number of clues in this puzzle
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The answer to “Scientist's area of study” in the New York Times Mini crossword is FIELD — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 19, 2026 at 3-Down. 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.

“Scientist's area of study” answer

FIELD (5 letters)

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What does FIELD mean?

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(noun)

  • an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences
  • a particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest
  • a space or range within which objects are visible from a particular viewpoint or through a piece of apparatus

When else has “Scientist's area of study” appeared?

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October 19, 2026 (most recent) → FIELD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Scientist's area of study”?

The answer is FIELD, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Scientist's area of study”?

5 letters: FIELD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 19, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Scientist's area of study” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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