Crossword clue

“Only player with two numbers retired by the L.A. Lakers”

This clue appeared as 59-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
KOBE
Letters4
Starts withK
Ends withE
Vowels2

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The clue “Only player with two numbers retired by the L.A. Lakers” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 22, 2025 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with K and ends with E.

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What is the answer to the “Only player with two numbers retired by the L.A. Lakers” clue?+

The answer is KOBE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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