Crossword clue
“Baseball team formerly known as the Colt .45s”
This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ASTROSLetters6
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Baseball team formerly known as the Colt .45s” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 28, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Baseball team formerly known as the Colt .45s” clue?+
The answer is ASTROS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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