Crossword clue

“"Othello" villain”

This clue appeared as 55-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
IAGO
Letters4
Starts withI
Ends withO
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “"Othello" villain” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 28, 2026 as 55-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for April 28, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Othello" villain” clue?+

The answer is IAGO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on April 28, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for April 28, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.