Crossword clue

“Classic villain in a soap opera”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
EVILTWIN
Letters8
Starts withE
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 13, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Classic villain in a soap opera” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 13, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with E and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Classic villain in a soap opera” clue?+

The answer is EVILTWIN (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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