Mathematician John who won a Nobel in economic science in 1994 Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Mathematician John who won a Nobel in economic science in 1994” from the New York Times crossword of June 28, 2026? It has 4 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, JUNE 28, 2026
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NASH is the answer to “Mathematician John who won a Nobel in economic science in 1994”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 4-letter answer that starts with N.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ANHS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Niecy ___ of "Clean House"”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Mathematician John who won a Nobel in economic science in 1994”?
NASH, 4 letters.
When was “Mathematician John who won a Nobel in economic science in 1994” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 28, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with N.