What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___ ex machina" from August 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ ex machina”

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DEUS

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ ex machina” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ ex machina” clue?+

The answer is DEUS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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