What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan ___" from January 2, 2025?

Crossword clue

“12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan ___”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

LOCHTE

Letters6

Starts withL

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 2, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 2, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan ___” clue?+

The answer is LOCHTE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 2, 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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