“Big name in vacuum cleaners” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORECK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Big name in vacuum cleaners”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 12, 2025, where it runs at 49 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 12, 2025.
Crossing entries
Oct 12, 2025 grid48ALetter opener?14 ltrs›57ARumspringas in Amish communities, e.g.5 ltrs›60AWriter Silverstein4 ltrs›63ACarpenter's adage illustrated four times in this puzzle19 ltrs›72AChance4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 12, 2025NYT Crossword49 Down•••••ORECKOct 12, 2025NYT Crossword100 Down•••••DYSONOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ORECK5 ltrs
•••••DYSON5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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