“Many sci-fi villains, informally” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ETS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Many sci-fi villains, informally”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 3, 2026, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.