Crater's edge
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
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Clue
Crater's edge (3)
Answer
The answer to Crater's edge is Rim (3 letters).
Why does Rim fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Crater's edge' points to RIM. A rim is the outer edge or border of something circular or bowl-shaped. In the context of craters, whether volcanic craters on Earth or impact craters on the moon, the rim forms the raised circular boundary that defines the crater's perimeter. The word comes from Old English 'rima' meaning border or edge, and it applies to any circular opening from coffee cups to basketball hoops.
What does Crater's edge mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
crater
noun
•a large bowl-shaped depression, typically formed by volcanic activity or meteor impact
edge
noun
•the outer boundary or rim of something
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 47-across in the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026, by Ryan Patrick Smith, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Rim mean?
noun
•An edge around something, especially when circular.
•A wheelrim.
•A membrane.
•The membrane enclosing the intestines; the peritoneum, hence loosely, the intestines; the lower part of the abdomen; belly.
verb
•To form a rim on.
•To follow the contours, possibly creating a circuit.
•To lick the anus of a partner as a sexual act.
Origin of the word Rim
•origin: Old English 'rima'
•period: Old English
The word is related to Old Norse 'rimi' meaning 'ridge' and has cognates in several Germanic languages, all referring to edges or borders of objects.
How to use Rim in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Rim.
•“The hikers carefully walked along the rim of the volcanic crater, taking in the spectacular view of the lava lake below.”
•“She wiped the salt from the rim of her margarita glass before taking another sip.”
•“The basketball bounced off the rim and into the hands of the opposing team.”
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- What is the answer to Crater's edge?
- The answer is Rim (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Crater's edge have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Rim.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 31, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
47 Across
answer length
3 letters