“Like a whodunit in which the butler did it [duh!]” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BANAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like a whodunit in which the butler did it [duh!]”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 25, 2026, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.