“Evil alter ego of literature” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HYDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Evil alter ego of literature”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 5, 2025, where it runs at 58 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.