Crossword clue

“College basketball phenom drafted by the Indiana Fever in 2024”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 28, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance

CAITLINCLARK

Letters12

Starts withC

Ends withK

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 28, 202512 letters→

About this clue

The clue “College basketball phenom drafted by the Indiana Fever in 2024” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 28, 2025 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with C and ends with K, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “College basketball phenom drafted by the Indiana Fever in 2024” clue?+

The answer is CAITLINCLARK (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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