This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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ARSON as a word: The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage; (transitive, chiefly India) To illegally set fire to; to burn down in a criminal manner.
ARSON has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 12, 2026.
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