This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ L
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TROLL as a word: (originally Scandinavian mythology, now also European folklore and fantasy) a giant supernatural being, especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in ca...; (by extension) (derogatory, slang) An ugly or unpleasant person.
TROLL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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