What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Dante's guide in the "Inferno"" from May 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Dante's guide in the "Inferno"”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

VIRGIL

Letters6

Starts withV

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 18, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Dante's guide in the "Inferno"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 18, 2025 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with V and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dante's guide in the "Inferno"” clue?+

The answer is VIRGIL (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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