NYT Crossword · 39 Down
“Actor McKellen” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, March 5, 2025 as 39 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · 39 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Mar 5, 2025 · 39 Down · 3 letters
- Nov 9, 2022 · 41 Down · 3 letters
- Jun 27, 2022 · 61 Down · 3 letters
- Feb 17, 2021 · 61 Across · 3 letters
- May 21, 2020 · 38 Down · 3 letters
- Sep 5, 2019 · 6 Down · 3 letters
- Sep 26, 2016 · 33 Across · 3 letters
- Nov 18, 2015 · 14 Across · 3 letters
- Jun 22, 2014 · 117 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 4, 2012 · 36 Down · 3 letters
- Feb 6, 2011 · 91 Across · 3 letters
- Oct 12, 2005 · 66 Down · 3 letters
- Oct 8, 2003 · 35 Down · 3 letters
- Mar 1, 2000 · 29 Across · 3 letters
- Jan 26, 1994 · 43 Across · 3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Actor McKellen”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with I and ends with N, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Actor McKellen” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 39 Down. It has appeared 15 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Actor McKellen” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is IAN. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.