What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Common motive in a murder case" from August 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Common motive in a murder case”

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

REVENGE

Letters7

Starts withR

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Common motive in a murder case” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 24, 2026 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with R and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Common motive in a murder case” clue?+

The answer is REVENGE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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