“Benefactor with a limited number of grants?” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GENIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Benefactor with a limited number of grants?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2026, where it runs at 32 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.