Crossword clue

“Extraterrestrial British TV villain that debuted in 1963”

This clue appeared as 37-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DALEK

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withK

Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Extraterrestrial British TV villain that debuted in 1963” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 10, 2026 as 37-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Extraterrestrial British TV villain that debuted in 1963” clue?+

The answer is DALEK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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