The “maritime setting” clue in the New York Times Mini Crossword can be tricky. First, you need to know what “maritime” means, and second, “setting” can refer to thousands of things. I’m here to help you narrow it down and find a solution.

I knew “maritime” meant related to the ocean, and since the answer is a three-letter word, it wasn’t too hard to guess from there. But I’ll help you get there too.