Crossword clue
“Michael of "The Man Who Would Be King"”
This clue appeared as 28-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CAINELetters5
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Michael of "The Man Who Would Be King"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 19, 2026 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, 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 “Michael of "The Man Who Would Be King"” clue?+
The answer is CAINE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 19, 2026.
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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