Big Apple athlete NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: DEC 19, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Big Apple athlete" is KNICK.

The clue refers to an athlete from the New York Knicks, a professional basketball team based in New York City, which is commonly known as the 'Big Apple.' 'Knick' is short for 'Knickerbocker,' the team's nickname.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 19, 2025.

A 'Knick' is a player for the New York Knicks basketball team.

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The answer to “Big Apple athlete” in the New York Times puzzle December 19 2025 is KNICK. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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