Crossword clue
“John with some ground-breaking inventions”
This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
DEERELetters5
Starts withD
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “John with some ground-breaking inventions” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 27, 2025 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “John with some ground-breaking inventions” clue?+
The answer is DEERE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 27, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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