Crossword clue

“Captain in Melville's "Billy Budd"”

This clue appeared as 55-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
VERE
Letters4
Starts withV
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Captain in Melville's "Billy Budd"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 3, 2026 as 55-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with V and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Captain in Melville's "Billy Budd"” clue?+

The answer is VERE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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