This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
V _ _ _ _
First and last letters
V _ _ _ R
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About the answer
VICAR as a word: A person acting on behalf of, or representing, another person; In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.
VICAR 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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