“Host” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••EMCEE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EMCEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Host”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 18, 2025, where it runs at 20 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 18, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 18, 2025 grid6DGnarly problem, so to speak4 ltrs›7DArchitect of Hong Kong's Bank of China Tower5 ltrs›8DCertain hallucinatory experience8 ltrs›9DDirected3 ltrs›10DLast word of James Joyce's "Ulysses"3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Nov 4, 2025NYT Crossword50 Down•••••EMCEEMay 18, 2025NYT Crossword20 Across•••••EMCEEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••EMCEE5 ltrs
••••ARMY4 ltrs
•••••••••MULTITUDE9 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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