Crossword clue

“John ___, personification of Objectivism, for Ayn Rand”

This clue appeared as 11-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

GALT

Letters4

Starts withG

Ends withT

Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “John ___, personification of Objectivism, for Ayn Rand” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 17, 2026 as 11-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with G and ends with T.

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The answer is GALT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 17, 2026.

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