Crossword clue
“"A Promised Land" author, 2020”
This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OBAMALetters5
Starts withO
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"A Promised Land" author, 2020” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 25, 2026 as 49-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 “"A Promised Land" author, 2020” clue?+
The answer is OBAMA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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