What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Late actor Kilmer" from January 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Late actor Kilmer”

This clue appeared as 50-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

VAL

Letters3

Starts withV

Ends withL

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Late actor Kilmer” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 23, 2026 as 50-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with V and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Late actor Kilmer” clue?+

The answer is VAL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 23, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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