Crossword clue

“He was né Clay”

This clue appeared as 78-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
ALI
Letters3
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “He was né Clay” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2026 as 78-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with I.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “He was né Clay” clue?+

The answer is ALI (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 5, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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