Crossword clue
“Two-syllable woman's name that becomes a one-syllable woman's name if you drop the last letter”
This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
JOANNLetters5
Starts withJ
Ends withN
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Two-syllable woman's name that becomes a one-syllable woman's name if you drop the last letter” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 4, 2025 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with J and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Two-syllable woman's name that becomes a one-syllable woman's name if you drop the last letter” clue?+
The answer is JOANN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 4, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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