What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Hilarious person" from August 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Hilarious person”

This clue appeared as 32-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

RIOT

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Hilarious person” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 32-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hilarious person” clue?+

The answer is RIOT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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