Crossword clue

“David Bowie's astronaut persona”

This clue appeared as 25-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
MAJORTOM
Letters8
Starts withM
Ends withM
Vowels3

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Oct 22, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “David Bowie's astronaut persona” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 22, 2025 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with M and ends with M, 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 “David Bowie's astronaut persona” clue?+

The answer is MAJORTOM (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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