This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (31 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.
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Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ _ R
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About the answer
TRAITOR as a word: Someone who violates an allegiance and betrays their country; someone guilty of treason; one who, in breach of trust, delivers their country to an enemy, or ...; Someone who takes arms and levies war against their country; or one who aids an enemy in conquering their country.
TRAITOR 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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