Crossword clue
“George Orwell's first name at birth”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ERICLetters4
Starts withE
Ends withC
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “George Orwell's first name at birth” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 25, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with C.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “George Orwell's first name at birth” clue?+
The answer is ERIC (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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