Contents of a scuba diver's tank
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 14, 2026
Stuck on the clue Contents of a scuba diver's tank from the New York Times Mini for March 14, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
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Contents of a scuba diver's tank (3)
Answer
The answer to Contents of a scuba diver's tank is Air (3 letters).
Why does Air fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Contents of a scuba diver's tank' points to AIR. Air is the mixture of gases that surrounds Earth, composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen. While many people assume scuba tanks contain pure oxygen, recreational divers actually breathe compressed air, which is the same mixture of gases we breathe at the surface. The compressed air allows divers to breathe underwater at depth, making AIR the accurate answer for what fills a standard scuba tank.
What does Contents of a scuba diver's tank mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
scuba
noun
•self-contained underwater breathing apparatus used for diving
adjective
•relating to underwater diving with portable breathing equipment
diver
noun
•person who swims underwater, especially with breathing equipment
tank
noun
•pressurized cylinder that stores compressed gas for breathing underwater
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 8-across in the New York Times Mini on March 14, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Air mean?
noun
•The substance constituting earth's atmosphere, particularly:
•(usually with the) The apparently open space above the ground which this substance fills, formerly thought to be limited by the firmament but now considered to be surrounded by the near vacuum of outer space.
verb
•To bring (something) into contact with the air, so as to freshen or dry it.
•To let fresh air into a room or a building, to ventilate.
Origin of the word Air
•origin: Greek 'aēr' meaning vapor or mist
•period: 14th century
The word entered English through Old French 'air' and Latin 'aer', originally referring to the lower atmosphere as opposed to the pure upper air called 'aether' by the Greeks.
How to use Air in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Air.
•“The scuba diver checked his gauge to ensure he had enough air remaining in his tank for the dive.”
•“She opened the windows to let some fresh air into the stuffy room.”
•“The basketball flew through the air before swishing through the net.”
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- What is the answer to Contents of a scuba diver's tank?
- The answer is Air (3 letters).
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- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 14, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Contents of a scuba diver's tank have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Air.
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