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It's mostly nitrogen and oxygen – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “It's mostly nitrogen and oxygen” is AIR (3 letters). Most recently AIR, in the NYT Mini on June 6, 2026.

AnswerLettersPattern
AIR3A__

What AIR means

  1. nouna mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
  2. nounthe region above the ground
  3. nouna distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
June 6, 2026NYT Mini 6DAIR
March 9, 2018NYT Mini 3DAIR

Other clues for AIR

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FAQ

What is the answer to “It's mostly nitrogen and oxygen”?

AIR (3 letters). Most recently AIR, on June 6, 2026 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “It's mostly nitrogen and oxygen”?

3 letters, starting with A (A__).