“Criminal mastermind” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EVILGENIUS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Criminal mastermind”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 23, 2025, where it runs at 62 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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