“One likely to be "healthy, wealthy and wise," per Benjamin Franklin” crossword clue
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••••••••••EARLYRISER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EARLYRISER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One likely to be "healthy, wealthy and wise," per Benjamin Franklin”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 7, 2026, where it runs at 26 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 7, 2026 grid25ATree whose name has multiple pronunciations5 ltrs›30AGeneticist's finding5 ltrs›33A"It's ___ or nothin'!" (classic kids' commercial slogan)4 ltrs›36ATangy hybrid4 ltrs›39AElf, say8 ltrs›42AOpportunity on Mars, say5 ltrs›44AName of "the other reindeer" in a common Christmas mondegreen5 ltrs›51AField you make tracks in15 ltrs›54ABlue rasp-"brr!"-y treat?4 ltrs›56ABesmirches4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 7, 20261AWhat suggests that relief is at hand?10 ltrs›11ASome4 ltrs›15A"News to me"10 ltrs›16AShankar who co-composed the score for 1982's "Gandhi"4 ltrs›17A"Well, now everyone will know"15 ltrs›19AFamily nickname3 ltrs›20ASpot for a light punishment5 ltrs›21AEponym of U.S. track and field's Male Athlete of the Year Award5 ltrs›
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