“Deliberate and unprovoked” crossword clue
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••••••WANTON
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WANTON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Deliberate and unprovoked”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 10, 2025, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 10, 2025 grid1AHelpful site for a D.I.Y.'er4 ltrs›16ABasis for a write-off, perhaps8 ltrs›21A… something big and rocky with a Space Force base in it16 ltrs›24ANew York City's ___ Place5 ltrs›27ABe possessive?3 ltrs›30ATeeming8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 10, 20255AThurman of film3 ltrs›8ANeed for a transfer of power?4 ltrs›12AMake easier to swallow4 ltrs›18AMann who wrote songs for 1999's "Magnolia"5 ltrs›19AFirst name in country6 ltrs›23A"So weird …"6 ltrs›25ANorse mythology's equivalent of Olympus6 ltrs›26AReally tipsy7 ltrs›
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