What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Alaska politico Palin" from May 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Alaska politico Palin”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SARAH

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withH

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Alaska politico Palin” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 5, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with H.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Alaska politico Palin” clue?+

The answer is SARAH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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