"Alternating current pioneer" NYT crossword answer is:
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Nikola Tesla was a pioneering scientist and inventor who is best known for his contributions to the development of alternating current (AC) electricity. He was born in 1856 in what is now Croatia and moved to the United States in 1884. Tesla's work on AC power revolutionized the way electricity is generated and used, and his inventions and discoveries continue to be used today. His work on AC power was so important that he was given the nickname "The Father of Alternating Current" and his name is now synonymous with AC power. The New York Times recently honored Tesla's legacy with a crossword clue in their September 27, 2023 edition.