Crossword clue
“Eponym of U.S. track and field's Male Athlete of the Year Award”
This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OWENSLetters5
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Eponym of U.S. track and field's Male Athlete of the Year Award” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 7, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Eponym of U.S. track and field's Male Athlete of the Year Award” clue?+
The answer is OWENS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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