What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Hockey player who wears #1, traditionally" from March 23, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Hockey player who wears #1, traditionally”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

GOALIE

Letters6

Starts withG

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 23, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hockey player who wears #1, traditionally” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 23, 2025 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with G and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hockey player who wears #1, traditionally” clue?+

The answer is GOALIE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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