What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Hall-of-Fame pitcher ___ Ryan" from August 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Hall-of-Fame pitcher ___ Ryan”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

NOLAN

Letters5

Starts withN

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 12, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hall-of-Fame pitcher ___ Ryan” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hall-of-Fame pitcher ___ Ryan” clue?+

The answer is NOLAN (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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