Crossword clue
“Obama's third secretary of defense (2013-15)”
This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
HAGELLetters5
Starts withH
Ends withL
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Obama's third secretary of defense (2013-15)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Obama's third secretary of defense (2013-15)” clue?+
The answer is HAGEL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 16, 2026.
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