We have listed below Official with a whistle crossword clue answers based on our database. This clue was last seen on January 23 2023 in the NYT crossword puzzle.
Crossword Clue | Answer | Length |
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Official with a whistle | REF | 3 letters |
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Crossword Answer for Official with a whistle
Official with a whistle NYT crossword clue answer with 3 letters is:
- REF
Why this answer? Meaning: REF is an abbreviation for referee, which is an official at a sporting event who is responsible for enforcing the rules and maintaining fair play. The referee is usually identifiable by their whistle.
Other solutions or synonyms
Are you looking for a different answer? If you are playing another crossword puzzle game (not NYT), other (less) possible solutions to Official with a whistle crossword or REF synonyms are: Umpire (44%), Arbiter (22%), Referee (61%), Whistler (12%), Flagman (2%).
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