What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sir ___ Hercules John" from January 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sir ___ Hercules John”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ELTON

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 8, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sir ___ Hercules John” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 8, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sir ___ Hercules John” clue?+

The answer is ELTON (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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