What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The Wiz" from December 28, 2025?

Crossword clue

“The Wiz”

This clue appeared as 111-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

EINSTEIN

Letters8

Starts withE

Ends withN

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 28, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “The Wiz” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 28, 2025 as 111-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with E and ends with N, 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 “The Wiz” clue?+

The answer is EINSTEIN (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 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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