Crossword clue

“1980 horror film starring William Hurt ... or what the shaded squares contain?”

This clue appeared as 110-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
ALTEREDSTATES
Letters13
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 14, 202513 letters→

About this clue

The clue “1980 horror film starring William Hurt ... or what the shaded squares contain?” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 14, 2025 as 110-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with A and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “1980 horror film starring William Hurt ... or what the shaded squares contain?” clue?+

The answer is ALTEREDSTATES (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 14, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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