Crossword clue

“Variety of orange named for a European city”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
VALENCIA
Letters8
Starts withV
Ends withA
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Variety of orange named for a European city” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 12, 2025 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with V and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Variety of orange named for a European city” clue?+

The answer is VALENCIA (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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