What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Old-fashioned butter maker" from January 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Old-fashioned butter maker”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CHURN

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 19, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Old-fashioned butter maker” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 19, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Old-fashioned butter maker” clue?+

The answer is CHURN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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