What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sluglike "Star Wars" crime boss" from December 15, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Sluglike "Star Wars" crime boss”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

JABBA

Letters5

Starts withJ

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Sluglike "Star Wars" crime boss” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 15, 2025 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with J and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sluglike "Star Wars" crime boss” clue?+

The answer is JABBA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 15, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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