Crossword clue

“Van Halen of Van Halen”

This clue appeared as 123-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EDDIE
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Van Halen of Van Halen” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2026 as 123-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, 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 “Van Halen of Van Halen” clue?+

The answer is EDDIE (5 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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