What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Group of mutants" from June 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Group of mutants”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

XMEN

Letters4

Starts withX

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 26, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Group of mutants” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 26, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with X and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Group of mutants” clue?+

The answer is XMEN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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