What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like the ending of "Hamlet" or "King Lear"" from March 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Like the ending of "Hamlet" or "King Lear"”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 3, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

TRAGIC

Letters6

Starts withT

Ends withC

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 3, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like the ending of "Hamlet" or "King Lear"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 3, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like the ending of "Hamlet" or "King Lear"” clue?+

The answer is TRAGIC (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 3, 2025.

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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