What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Comic figure at a circus" from April 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Comic figure at a circus”

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CLOWN

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 20, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Comic figure at a circus” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 20, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Comic figure at a circus” clue?+

The answer is CLOWN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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