What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Nickname for Lincoln" from May 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Nickname for Lincoln”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 19, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

HONESTABE

Letters9

Starts withH

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 19, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Nickname for Lincoln” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 19, 2025 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with H and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Nickname for Lincoln” clue?+

The answer is HONESTABE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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