Crossword clue
“Like Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
TRAGICLetters6
Starts withT
Ends withC
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 10, 2026 as 17-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 Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear” clue?+
The answer is TRAGIC (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 10, 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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