Crossword clue

“Magic Johnson's real first name”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 15, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
EARVIN
Letters6
Starts withE
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 15, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Magic Johnson's real first name” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 15, 2025 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with N, 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 “Magic Johnson's real first name” clue?+

The answer is EARVIN (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 15, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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