Michelle Obama or Jill Biden, in brief Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Michelle Obama or Jill Biden, in brief” from the New York Times crossword of November 30, 2025? It has 6 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, NOVEMBER 30, 2025
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FLOTUS is the answer to “Michelle Obama or Jill Biden, in brief”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 6-letter answer that starts with F.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OLFSUT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “White House partner, for short”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Michelle Obama or Jill Biden, in brief”?
FLOTUS, 6 letters.
When was “Michelle Obama or Jill Biden, in brief” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of November 30, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with F.