What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Denizen of hell" from January 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Denizen of hell”

This clue appeared as 60-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DEMON

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 1, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Denizen of hell” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 1, 2026 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Denizen of hell” clue?+

The answer is DEMON (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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