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Here is the answer for the crossword clue New York was named for him, before he became king . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is JAMES.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | JAMES New York was named for him, before he became king | (5) | ||
| 6% | ERIE New York canal | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 6% | MOTTO New York's is "Excelsior" | (5) | Universal | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 6% | HIS He/him/___ | (3) | Universal | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 6% | EAST "___ New York" | (4) | TV | Nov 23, 2025 |
| 5% | ONTARIO It borders both Minnesota and New York | (7) | Universal | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 5% | PEN Word before name or pal | (3) | The Atlantic | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 5% | NEE Word before a maiden name | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 5% | TIL Abbreviation before stating a new fact | (3) | LA Times Daily | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 5% | FINEST New York's ___ (NYPD title) | (6) |
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