Crossword clue

“The Ten Plagues”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
DEATHONTHENILE
Letters14
Starts withD
Ends withE
Vowels6

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The clue “The Ten Plagues” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 22, 2026 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with D and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “The Ten Plagues” clue?+

The answer is DEATHONTHENILE (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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