Crossword clue

“Richard Nixon or Mao Zedong, in a 1987 premiere”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 11, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
OPERAROLE
Letters9
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels5

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About this clue

The clue “Richard Nixon or Mao Zedong, in a 1987 premiere” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 11, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with O and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Richard Nixon or Mao Zedong, in a 1987 premiere” clue?+

The answer is OPERAROLE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 11, 2025.

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