Stumped on a Salty Lake in Your Crossword? Here’s the Answer

As a detective solving the mystery of the crossword clue ‘Lake known for its high salinity’, I began by thinking of lakes around the world that are famously known for their salt content. The first lake that came to mind was the Dead Sea, but the crossword already had too many letters. I then remembered another lake in Central Asia that has often been in the news due to its high saltiness- the Aral Sea. The Aral Sea was once one of the largest lakes in the world, but due to human activities, it has been steadily shrinking since the 1960s. The reduced water levels have led to the concentration of salt and other minerals, making it known for its high salinity. With this insight, I confidently filled in the answer ‘ARALSEA’ in the crossword.