Crossword clue

“German artist Max”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ERNST
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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Oct 28, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “German artist Max” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 28, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “German artist Max” clue?+

The answer is ERNST (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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