What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Agatha Christie detective" from April 22, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Agatha Christie detective”

This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

MARPLE

Letters6

Starts withM

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 22, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Agatha Christie detective” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 22, 2025 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with M and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Agatha Christie detective” clue?+

The answer is MARPLE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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