Crossword clue
“Secretary of state beginning in 2025”
This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
RUBIOLetters5
Starts withR
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Secretary of state beginning in 2025” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 25, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with O, 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 “Secretary of state beginning in 2025” clue?+
The answer is RUBIO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 25, 2026.
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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