This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 11 squares
First letter
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First and last letters
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STRANGELOVE
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STRANGELOVE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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