“Football player with a team name inspired by the California gold rush” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NINER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Football player with a team name inspired by the California gold rush”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2026, where it runs at 35 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 12, 2026 grid31ARhyming advice to a gym rat12 ltrs›39APrefix that means "all"4 ltrs›43AComic/TV host O'Brien5 ltrs›46AReddish-brown antiseptic in a first-aid kit6 ltrs›51AContraction that's a homophone and anagram of 45-Across3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 12, 20261AIntimidate, with "out"5 ltrs›6ABird's dramatic dive5 ltrs›11APlace to store a lawn mower4 ltrs›15AHawaiian greeting5 ltrs›16A___ cold brew5 ltrs›17AConcluding part of a song4 ltrs›18ARhyming advice to a spitting talker16 ltrs›21A"Halt!"4 ltrs›
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