Chef Hussain of "The Great British Bake Off" fame

Editorially verified for the Aug 30, 2026

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Nadiya Hussain appearing on The Great British Bake Off

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Nadiya Hussain is the British chef and television personality who won “The Great British Bake Off.” The clue uses her first name, with “Chef Hussain” identifying which Nadiya is meant.

Clue type:
Nickname or title

NYT Crossword

This clue's Sunday, August 30, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Chef Hussain of "The Great British Bake Off" fame” in the New York Times crossword is NADIYA — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 30, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 25-Across. 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.

“Chef Hussain of "The Great British Bake Off" fame” answer

NADIYA (6 letters)

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When else has “Chef Hussain of "The Great British Bake Off" fame” 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.

August 30, 2026 (most recent) → NADIYA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Chef Hussain of "The Great British Bake Off" fame”?

The answer is NADIYA, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Chef Hussain of "The Great British Bake Off" fame”?

6 letters: NADIYA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 30, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 25-Across.

Can “Chef Hussain of "The Great British Bake Off" fame” 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 August 30, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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