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“Obama's third secretary of defense (2013-15)” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 16, 202625 Across5 letters
Answer
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5 letters · 25 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HAGEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Obama's third secretary of defense (2013-15)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 25 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 16, 2026.

Crossing entries

May 16, 2026 grid
8DGetting a break on Broadway?9 ltrs›9DMedleys8 ltrs›10DMarriott property with the slogan "Whatever Whenever"6 ltrs›16DCertain volleyballer6 ltrs›23DOnce-popular terra-cotta figurine7 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 16, 2026NYT Crossword25 Across•••••HAGELMay 16, 2026NYT Crossword25 Across•••••HAGEL

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