Crossword clue
“Disney villain based on Shakespeare's King Claudius”
This clue appeared as 24-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SCARLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Disney villain based on Shakespeare's King Claudius” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 2, 2026 as 24-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Disney villain based on Shakespeare's King Claudius” clue?+
The answer is SCAR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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