Crossword clue
“Antagonist of this puzzle's subject”
This clue appeared as 88-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
WARIOLetters5
Starts withW
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Antagonist of this puzzle's subject” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 26, 2026 as 88-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Antagonist of this puzzle's subject” clue?+
The answer is WARIO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 26, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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