“Member of this puzzle's shaded squares who might say "I cannot change the laws of physics, Captain!"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MISTERSCOTT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Member of this puzzle's shaded squares who might say "I cannot change the laws of physics, Captain!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 3, 2025, where it runs at 22 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.