Former parent of NBC Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Former parent of NBC” from the New York Times crossword of October 19, 2025? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 19, 2025
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RCA is the answer to “Former parent of NBC”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 3-letter answer that starts with R.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ACR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Record label owned by 72-Across”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Former parent of NBC”?
RCA, 3 letters.
When was “Former parent of NBC” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of October 19, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with R.