This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026 (16 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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ALIENS as a word: a 1986 science fiction action film written and directed by James Cameron; a line of several comic books set in the fictional universe of the Alien films published by Dark Horse Comics from 1988 forward.
ALIENS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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