What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Olympics no-no" from January 28, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Olympics no-no”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

STEROID

Letters7

Starts withS

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Olympics no-no” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 28, 2025 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, 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 “Olympics no-no” clue?+

The answer is STEROID (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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