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“Host with a mic” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Aug 3, 202612 Down5 letters
Answer
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•••••EMCEE
5 letters · 12 Down

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 with a mic”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 3, 2026, where it runs at 12 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 August 3, 2026.

Crossing entries

Aug 3, 2026 grid
10AFigure that might be measured in acres4 ltrs›16ADevice used in a lactation room4 ltrs›19AAncient Peruvian society4 ltrs›22A"Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme5 ltrs›24ANeedle-working craft7 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 23, 2026NYT Crossword53 Down•••••EMCEEAug 3, 2026NYT Crossword12 Down•••••EMCEE

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