This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 (88 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ O
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WARIO as a word: (humorous) An evil or otherwise sinister counterpart of another person or thing; A surname from Borana.
WARIO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 26, 2026.
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