Crossword clue

“Fleetwood Mac hit named for a Celtic goddess”

This clue appeared as 72-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
RHIANNON
Letters8
Starts withR
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 21, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fleetwood Mac hit named for a Celtic goddess” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 21, 2025 as 72-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with R and ends with N, 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 “Fleetwood Mac hit named for a Celtic goddess” clue?+

The answer is RHIANNON (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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