One source of news

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The answer to One source of news in the New York Times crossword is RADIO — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on May 17, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 61-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.

One source of news” answer

RADIO (5 letters)

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Why the answer is RADIO

RADIO is the 5-letter solution that fits "One source of news" in the NYT Crossword crossword on May 17, 2026 (61-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does RADIO mean?

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

(noun)

  • the transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves of radio frequency, especially those carrying sound messages
  • the activity or industry of broadcasting sound programmes to the public
  • an apparatus for receiving radio programmes

When else has “One source of news” 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 17, 2026 (most recent) RADIO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “One source of news”?

The answer is RADIO, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on May 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “One source of news”?

5 letters: RADIO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on May 17, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 61-Down.

Can “One source of news” 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 17, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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