“Comic figure at a circus” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CLOWN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Comic figure at a circus”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 20, 2026, where it runs at 25 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.