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Something you might hold to your ear in order to hear the first parts of 18-, 24-, 52- and 62-Across?

Something from the beach
– Can be found in the ocean
– Makes a sound when held to the ear
– Holds the sound of the sea

SHELL

Explained 2023-08-20 by William Cross

Crossword: New York Times

Date of crossword: 2023-08-21