This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ L
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EVIL as a word: Intending to harm; malevolent; Morally corrupt.
EVIL has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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