Crossword clue

“___ Games, event first held in 70-Across”

This clue appeared as 110-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ASIAN
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 11, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ Games, event first held in 70-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 11, 2026 as 110-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with N, 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 “___ Games, event first held in 70-Across” clue?+

The answer is ASIAN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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