Inventor Nikola NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword December 16 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Inventor Nikola" is TESLA.
Nikola Tesla was a renowned inventor and electrical engineer known for his contributions to the development of alternating current (AC) electrical systems. The clue directly references his first name to lead to his well-known last name, Tesla.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 16, 2025.
Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer known for his work on alternating current (AC) power systems.
Unit equal to one weber per square meter, Cybertruck maker, Pioneer in developing alternating current, Automotive giant headquartered in Austin, Tex., Magnetic unit named for an inventor
The answer to “Inventor Nikola” in the New York Times puzzle December 16 2025 is TESLA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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