This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ _ _ R
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About the answer
DEADLIER as a word: Causing the greatest number of deaths; Having the greatest likelihood of causing a death.
DEADLIER 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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