Outer layer of the brain
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The answer to “Outer layer of the brain” in the New York Times crossword is CORTEX — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on May 11, 2025, a Sunday puzzle, at 30-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.
“Outer layer of the brain” answer
CORTEX (6 letters)
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Why the answer is CORTEX
CORTEX is the 6-letter solution that fits "Outer layer of the brain" in the NYT Crossword crossword on May 11, 2025 (30-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
What does CORTEX mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CORTEX is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), composed of folded grey matter and playing an important role in consciousness
- an outer layer of tissue immediately below the epidermis of a stem or root
When else has “Outer layer of the brain” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
May 11, 2025 (most recent) → CORTEX. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Outer layer of the brain”?
The answer is CORTEX, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on May 11, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Outer layer of the brain”?
6 letters: CORTEX.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on May 11, 2025 (a Sunday puzzle), at 30-Across.
Can “Outer layer of the brain” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for May 11, 2025 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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