LA Times Crossword · 41-Across · 3 letters
Former quarterback Manning LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 2, 2026
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Use the three-letter first name of the two-time Super Bowl-winning Giants quarterback.
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ELI is the three-letter first name of former quarterback Manning. The clue's past-tense career description separates him from active players.
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Who or what the answer is
Eli Manning is a former NFL quarterback who played his professional career with the New York Giants.
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41-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for September 2, 2026.
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