Crossword clue
“Fairy tale villain”
This clue appeared as 67-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
OGRELetters4
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| OGRE | 4 | 2 of 3 |
| WOLF | 4 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “Fairy tale villain” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026 as 67-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for January 12, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Fairy tale villain” clue?+
The answer is OGRE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 12, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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