What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sports journalist Linda" from October 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Sports journalist Linda”

This clue appeared as 71-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

COHN

Letters4

Starts withC

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Sports journalist Linda” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 5, 2025 as 71-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sports journalist Linda” clue?+

The answer is COHN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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