Crossword clue

“Name that becomes a shape if you switch the second and fourth letters”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

OLAV

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withV

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 13, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Name that becomes a shape if you switch the second and fourth letters” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 13, 2025 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with V.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Name that becomes a shape if you switch the second and fourth letters” clue?+

The answer is OLAV (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 13, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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