“Holder of the N.B.A.'s career points record before LeBron passed him in 2023” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KAREEM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Holder of the N.B.A.'s career points record before LeBron passed him in 2023”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 23, 2025, where it runs at 10 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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