What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Deliberately malicious" from August 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Deliberately malicious”

This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

WANTON

Letters6

Starts withW

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Deliberately malicious” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 2, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with W and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Deliberately malicious” clue?+

The answer is WANTON (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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