Crossword clue
“__ to the core (evil)”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ROTTENLetters6
Starts withR
Ends withN
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “__ to the core (evil)” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 20, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with R and ends with N.
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What is the answer to the “__ to the core (evil)” clue?+
The answer is ROTTEN (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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