What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Criminal hothead?" from October 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Criminal hothead?”

This clue appeared as 106-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PYRO

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withO

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Criminal hothead?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 25, 2026 as 106-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Criminal hothead?” clue?+

The answer is PYRO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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