118 Across

NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Member of a watery quintet

Answer:

ERIE

Hint:

This Great Lake shares its name with a Native American tribe and borders a state known for its rock and roll hall of fame.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the Great Lakes, a group of five massive freshwater lakes in North America. "Watery quintet" hints at the five lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario), and "member" means you're looking for one of their names. "Erie" fits as the shortest and most crossword-friendly answer among them.

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