“Diabolical” crossword clue
Answer
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••••EVIL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EVIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Diabolical”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 15, 2025, where it runs at 57 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 15, 2025 grid55ADr. whose "lab" is a studio3 ltrs›64ASinger who starred in "Labyrinth" (1986) and "The Man Who Fell to Earth" (1976)10 ltrs›68ANimble5 ltrs›71ACarolers' celebrations5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••EVIL4 ltrs
••••••••FIENDISH8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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