What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Big names" from September 20, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Big names”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

STARS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 20, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Big names” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 20, 2025 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Big names” clue?+

The answer is STARS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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