Crossword clue

“Host with a mic”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
EMCEE
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3

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The clue “Host with a mic” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 23, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Host with a mic” clue?+

The answer is EMCEE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 23, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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