Actress Alexander whose first name can be a nickname for "Alexander"
Editorially verified for the Sep 27, 2026
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Clue explained
Sasha Alexander is the actress referenced by the clue; she is known for roles in television series including NCIS and Rizzoli & Isles. Sasha is also a familiar nickname for Alexander, especially in Slavic languages.
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The answer to “Actress Alexander whose first name can be a nickname for "Alexander"” in the New York Times Midi crossword is SASHA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 27, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 19-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.
“Actress Alexander whose first name can be a nickname for "Alexander"” answer
SASHA (5 letters)
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When else has “Actress Alexander whose first name can be a nickname for "Alexander"” appeared?
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September 27, 2026 (most recent) → SASHA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Actress Alexander whose first name can be a nickname for "Alexander"”?
The answer is SASHA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 27, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Actress Alexander whose first name can be a nickname for "Alexander"”?
5 letters: SASHA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 27, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 19-Down.
Can “Actress Alexander whose first name can be a nickname for "Alexander"” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi 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 NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for September 27, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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