Crossword clue

“"I bought this before ___ went crazy" (rueful bumper sticker on a Tesla)”

This clue appeared as 77-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ELON

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 5, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"I bought this before ___ went crazy" (rueful bumper sticker on a Tesla)” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2026 as 77-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"I bought this before ___ went crazy" (rueful bumper sticker on a Tesla)” clue?+

The answer is ELON (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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