Crossword clue
“Elite soldier from GERMANY”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
ARMYRANGERLetters10
Starts withA
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Elite soldier from GERMANY” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 1, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with A and ends with R, 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 “Elite soldier from GERMANY” clue?+
The answer is ARMYRANGER (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 1, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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