Crossword clue
“Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L.”
This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
OREELetters4
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L.” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 19, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O 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 “Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L.” clue?+
The answer is OREE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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