Crossword clue

“In 2021 she became the first tennis player to light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony”

This clue appeared as 106-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OSAKA
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “In 2021 she became the first tennis player to light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 16, 2025 as 106-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with A, 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 “In 2021 she became the first tennis player to light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony” clue?+

The answer is OSAKA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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