Crossword clue
“M.L.B. star Pete who holds the single-season record for homers by a rookie (53)”
This clue appeared as 62-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ALONSOLetters6
Starts withA
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “M.L.B. star Pete who holds the single-season record for homers by a rookie (53)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 17, 2025 as 62-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, 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 “M.L.B. star Pete who holds the single-season record for homers by a rookie (53)” clue?+
The answer is ALONSO (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 17, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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