Layer of the upper atmosphere
Crossword Clue and Answers

Looking for answers to the "Layer of the upper atmosphere" crossword clue? it's your lucky day, we have them! Today we have 2 crossword solutions for Layer of the upper atmosphere.

We most recently saw this clue in The New York Times Mini.

We deem Layer of the upper atmosphere to be a UNCOMMON crossword clue as we have not seen it regularly in many crossword publications.

If you have a moment we'd love for you to join our growing crossword community and contribute some answers of your own.

Publications

  • The New York Times Mini - Thursday, 15 Aug 2019
  • The New York Times Crossword - Monday, 19 Mar 2018

Crossword Answers

5 letters

OZONE
A colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation)

11 letters

OZONOSPHERE
A layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun