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Clutch hitter nicknamed "Mr. October" NYT Crossword Clue

13D | 13 letters

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REGGIEJACKSON

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Why This Answer Fits

REGGIEJACKSON is the 13-letter answer for the clue "Clutch hitter nicknamed "Mr. October"". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 13D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: REGGIEJACKSON in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
REGGIEJACKSON has 13 letters, matching the required slot for 13D.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 13-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Clutch hitter nicknamed "Mr. October"", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 13-letter slot.
At 13 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
This clue appears at 13D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.

Position 13D

Answer length 13

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

June 13, 2026 Daily / 13D / 13 letters

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