Crossword clue

“Mad scientist in a 1964 Kubrick title”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
STRANGELOVE
Letters11
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 12, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mad scientist in a 1964 Kubrick title” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 12, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mad scientist in a 1964 Kubrick title” clue?+

The answer is STRANGELOVE (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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