Thanksgiving pardoner who joked “Time flies, even if turkeys don’t” Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: OCT 6, 2025 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "Thanksgiving pardoner who joked "Time flies, even if turkeys don’t""?

The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Thanksgiving pardoner who joked "Time flies, even if turkeys don’t"" is OBAMA.

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Why is "OBAMA" the answer to the clue "Thanksgiving pardoner who joked "Time flies, even if turkeys don’t""?

The clue refers to the tradition of the U.S. President pardoning a turkey at Thanksgiving. Barack Obama, as a former U.S. President, participated in this tradition and is known for his humorous speeches, including jokes about turkeys.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "Thanksgiving pardoner who joked "Time flies, even if turkeys don’t"" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on October 06, 2025.

Q4.

What does the word "OBAMA" mean in this context?

Obama is the surname of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States.

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What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

President born on an island, President who signed the Affordable Care Act into law, Chicago's ___ Presidential Center, "A Promised Land" author, 2020, Appointer of Sotomayor and Kagan

If you’ve landed here for the “Thanksgiving pardoner who joked “Time flies, even if turkeys don’t”” clue from the October 6 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is OBAMA. Obama is the surname of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States.

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