“One-named sports legend” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PELE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One-named sports legend”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 19, 2026, where it runs at 54 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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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