Crossword clue
“Nintendo villain with a "W" on his cap”
This clue appeared as 88-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
WARIOLetters5
Starts withW
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Nintendo villain with a "W" on his cap” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 9, 2026 as 88-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with O, 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 “Nintendo villain with a "W" on his cap” clue?+
The answer is WARIO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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