Crossword clue
“Popular character actor in both "The Godfather" and "Barney Miller"”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ABEVIGODALetters9
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Popular character actor in both "The Godfather" and "Barney Miller"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 23, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Popular character actor in both "The Godfather" and "Barney Miller"” clue?+
The answer is ABEVIGODA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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