What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""The King of Football"" from April 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"The King of Football"”

This clue appeared as 24-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PELE

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 11, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"The King of Football"” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 11, 2026 as 24-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"The King of Football"” clue?+

The answer is PELE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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