"Peanuts," e.g. Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “"Peanuts," e.g.” from the New York Times crossword of May 10, 2026? It has 5 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, MAY 10, 2026
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COMIC is the answer to “"Peanuts," e.g.”. It means a comedian.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A comedian.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OCMCI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Word before relief, book or strip”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “"Peanuts," e.g.”?
COMIC, 5 letters: a comedian.
When was “"Peanuts," e.g.” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 10, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with C.