Crossword clue
“Lucky scientist, perhaps”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
DISCOVERERLetters10
Starts withD
Ends withR
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Lucky scientist, perhaps” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 27, 2025 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with D and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Lucky scientist, perhaps” clue?+
The answer is DISCOVERER (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 27, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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