“"... or ___!" (threat)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"... or ___!" (threat)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 2, 2025, where it runs at 69 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 2, 2025.