Crossword clue

“Gymnast Korbut dubbed the "Sparrow from Minsk"”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
OLGA
Letters4
Starts withO
Ends withA
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Gymnast Korbut dubbed the "Sparrow from Minsk"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 25, 2026 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with A.

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What is the answer to the “Gymnast Korbut dubbed the "Sparrow from Minsk"” clue?+

The answer is OLGA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 25, 2026.

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