What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Intentionally cause drama" from March 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Intentionally cause drama”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

STIRTHEPOT

Letters10

Starts withS

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 3, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Intentionally cause drama” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 3, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Intentionally cause drama” clue?+

The answer is STIRTHEPOT (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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