Crossword clue
“Athlete tackling El Capitan, e.g.”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
REBMILCKCORLetters11
Starts withR
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Athlete tackling El Capitan, e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 4, 2025 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with R and ends with R, 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 “Athlete tackling El Capitan, e.g.” clue?+
The answer is REBMILCKCOR (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 4, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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