Crossword clue

“Ryan with swimming gold medals in four straight Olympics”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

LOCHTE

Letters6

Starts withL

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 25, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ryan with swimming gold medals in four straight Olympics” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 25, 2025 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ryan with swimming gold medals in four straight Olympics” clue?+

The answer is LOCHTE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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