Big name in sewing machines

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The answer to Big name in sewing machines in the New York Times crossword is SINGER — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on May 31, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 25-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.

Big name in sewing machines” answer

SINGER (6 letters)

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Why the answer is SINGER

SINGER is the 6-letter solution that fits "Big name in sewing machines" in the NYT Crossword crossword on May 31, 2026 (25-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does SINGER mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SINGER is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a person who sings, especially professionally

When else has “Big name in sewing machines” appeared?

New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

May 31, 2026 (most recent) SINGER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Big name in sewing machines”?

The answer is SINGER, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on May 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Big name in sewing machines”?

6 letters: SINGER.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on May 31, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 25-Down.

Can “Big name in sewing machines” have a different answer?

Yes — New York 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 NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for May 31, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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