Crossword clue

“Évariste ___, 19th-century French math prodigy for whom a differential theory is named”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
GALOIS
Letters6
Starts withG
Ends withS
Vowels3

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The clue “Évariste ___, 19th-century French math prodigy for whom a differential theory is named” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 16, 2025 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Évariste ___, 19th-century French math prodigy for whom a differential theory is named” clue?+

The answer is GALOIS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 16, 2025.

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