Crossword clue

“Mars rover named in honor of a 19th-century activist”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

SOJOURNER

Letters9

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Mars rover named in honor of a 19th-century activist” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 4, 2026 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mars rover named in honor of a 19th-century activist” clue?+

The answer is SOJOURNER (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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