Crossword clue

“Former NPR host Hansen”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LIANE
Letters5
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels3

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The clue “Former NPR host Hansen” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 26, 2025 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, 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 “Former NPR host Hansen” clue?+

The answer is LIANE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 26, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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