Man’s name that’s a citrus fruit spelled backward NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Man's name that's a citrus fruit spelled backward" is EMIL.
The clue suggests a man's name that, when reversed, spells a type of citrus fruit. 'Emil' reversed is 'lime,' which is a well-known citrus fruit.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026.
Emil is a male given name.
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The answer to “Man’s name that’s a citrus fruit spelled backward” in the New York Times puzzle January 12 2026 is EMIL. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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