“Fire-breathing antagonist of Mario in the Mario universe” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BOWSER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fire-breathing antagonist of Mario in the Mario universe”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 28, 2025, where it runs at 1 Across 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.