What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "So-called "Rubber City," home of Goodyear" from April 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“So-called "Rubber City," home of Goodyear”

This clue appeared as 55-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

AKRON

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “So-called "Rubber City," home of Goodyear” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 9, 2026 as 55-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “So-called "Rubber City," home of Goodyear” clue?+

The answer is AKRON (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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