“Athlete posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASHE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Athlete posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 4, 2025, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.