“Red-clad brother of 54-Down” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MARIO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Red-clad brother of 54-Down”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 28, 2025, where it runs at 11 Down 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.