Crossword clue
“DC power player in the late 1800s?”
This clue appeared as 130-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.
Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
THOMASEDISONLetters12
Starts withT
Ends withN
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “DC power player in the late 1800s?” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 27, 2025 as 130-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with T and ends with N, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “DC power player in the late 1800s?” clue?+
The answer is THOMASEDISON (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 27, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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