What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""Fiddler on the Roof" protagonist" from October 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“"Fiddler on the Roof" protagonist”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TEVYE

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 7, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Fiddler on the Roof" protagonist” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2025 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Fiddler on the Roof" protagonist” clue?+

The answer is TEVYE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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