What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Baton wielder" from February 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Baton wielder”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

MAESTRO

Letters7

Starts withM

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Baton wielder” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 5, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with O, 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 “Baton wielder” clue?+

The answer is MAESTRO (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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