Crossword clue
“Scientist played by David Bowie in 2006's "The Prestige"”
This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TESLALetters5
Starts withT
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Scientist played by David Bowie in 2006's "The Prestige"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 7, 2025 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with A.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Scientist played by David Bowie in 2006's "The Prestige"” clue?+
The answer is TESLA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 7, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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