“Marvel Comics villain with an explosive superpower” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NITRO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Marvel Comics villain with an explosive superpower”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 23, 2026, where it runs at 17 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.
Crossing entries
Oct 23, 2026 grid9DDwelling for clergy5 ltrs›10D"The most beautiful river on earth," per Thomas Jefferson4 ltrs›11DOne may sit near a bench marking time9 ltrs›12DStrap-and-buckle shoes named for a comic strip character who wore them9 ltrs›13DBother3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 23, 20261AHave serious plans8 ltrs›9AOne of the fam5 ltrs›14AAnnual appraisal statement9 ltrs›15APositioned to win5 ltrs›16ATrack event won by the fastest four legs9 ltrs›18AAmerican court org.4 ltrs›19AEnsemble piece9 ltrs›21ASome sous-chef scraps5 ltrs›
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