What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Green-clad brother of 11-Down" from August 28, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Green-clad brother of 11-Down”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LUIGI

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withI

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Green-clad brother of 11-Down” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2025 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Green-clad brother of 11-Down” clue?+

The answer is LUIGI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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