What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Practitioner of black magic" from August 16, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Practitioner of black magic”

This clue appeared as 32-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HEXER

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Practitioner of black magic” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 16, 2025 as 32-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Practitioner of black magic” clue?+

The answer is HEXER (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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