Crossword clue
“Statuette modeled after a knight holding a crusader’s sword”
This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OSCARLetters5
Starts withO
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Statuette modeled after a knight holding a crusader’s sword” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 16, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Statuette modeled after a knight holding a crusader’s sword” clue?+
The answer is OSCAR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 16, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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