Crossword clue

“___ Okafor, 6'10" Charlotte player who was the N.B.A.'s 2005 Rookie of the Year”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EMEKA
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ Okafor, 6'10" Charlotte player who was the N.B.A.'s 2005 Rookie of the Year” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 6, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ Okafor, 6'10" Charlotte player who was the N.B.A.'s 2005 Rookie of the Year” clue?+

The answer is EMEKA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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