Crossword clue
“Companion to Fannie and Freddie in the mortgage biz”
This clue appeared as 44-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
GINNIELetters6
Starts withG
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Companion to Fannie and Freddie in the mortgage biz” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 19, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with G and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Companion to Fannie and Freddie in the mortgage biz” clue?+
The answer is GINNIE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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