“Front-line hero during the 2020 pandemic” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NURSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Front-line hero during the 2020 pandemic”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 25, 2026, where it runs at 2 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.