What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Candymaker Wonka" from January 1, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Candymaker Wonka”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

WILLY

Letters5

Starts withW

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 1, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Candymaker Wonka” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 1, 2025 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Candymaker Wonka” clue?+

The answer is WILLY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 1, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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