Crossword clue
“Gary Oldman or Ian McKellen, e.g.”
This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
SIRLetters3
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Gary Oldman or Ian McKellen, e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 27, 2025 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Gary Oldman or Ian McKellen, e.g.” clue?+
The answer is SIR (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 27, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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