What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Winner of 2008 and 2012" from September 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Winner of 2008 and 2012”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 8, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

OBAMA

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Winner of 2008 and 2012” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 8, 2025 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with A, 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 “Winner of 2008 and 2012” clue?+

The answer is OBAMA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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