Crossword clue
“Yankees slugger who hit a record-setting 62 home runs in 2022”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 4, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
AARONJUDGELetters10
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Yankees slugger who hit a record-setting 62 home runs in 2022” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 4, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with A 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 “Yankees slugger who hit a record-setting 62 home runs in 2022” clue?+
The answer is AARONJUDGE (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 4, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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