Crossword clue

“Witherspoon who played 48-Across”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
REESE
Letters5
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Witherspoon who played 48-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 7, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R 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 “Witherspoon who played 48-Across” clue?+

The answer is REESE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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