Crossword clue

“Channel that rebranded with "NOW" in its name in 2025”

This clue appeared as 42-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MSNBC

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withC

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Channel that rebranded with "NOW" in its name in 2025” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with C, with only 0 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Channel that rebranded with "NOW" in its name in 2025” clue?+

The answer is MSNBC (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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