Crossword clue
“Terrorizer of Amity Island, in a 1975 blockbuster film”
This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SHARKLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withK
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Terrorizer of Amity Island, in a 1975 blockbuster film” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 19, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Terrorizer of Amity Island, in a 1975 blockbuster film” clue?+
The answer is SHARK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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