Crossword clue
“["How about 'Sports and Comedy' for $800"] He was on first base, per Abbott and Costello”
This clue appeared as 41-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
WHOSWHOLetters7
Starts withW
Ends withO
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “["How about 'Sports and Comedy' for $800"] He was on first base, per Abbott and Costello” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 14, 2025 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with W and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “["How about 'Sports and Comedy' for $800"] He was on first base, per Abbott and Costello” clue?+
The answer is WHOSWHO (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 14, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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