Yankee nickname of the 2000s
Latest answer — September 09, 2026
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Clue explained
AROD is the familiar nickname for Alex Rodriguez, who played for the New York Yankees throughout much of the 2000s. The entry omits the nickname’s usual hyphen and capitalization to fit the grid.
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The answer to “Yankee nickname of the 2000s” in the LA Times crossword is AROD — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 9, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 55-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Yankee nickname of the 2000s” answer
AROD (4 letters)
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September 9, 2026 (most recent) → AROD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Yankee nickname of the 2000s”?
The answer is AROD, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Yankee nickname of the 2000s”?
4 letters: AROD.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 9, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 55-Down.
Can “Yankee nickname of the 2000s” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for September 9, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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