Crossword clue

“Comedian Mitch who said "An escalator can never break; it can only become stairs"”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

HEDBERG

Letters7

Starts withH

Ends withG

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Comedian Mitch who said "An escalator can never break; it can only become stairs"” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 15, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with H and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Comedian Mitch who said "An escalator can never break; it can only become stairs"” clue?+

The answer is HEDBERG (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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