Crossword clue
“Horror character known as the Mistress of the Dark”
This clue appeared as 50-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 14, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ELVIRALetters6
Starts withE
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Horror character known as the Mistress of the Dark” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 14, 2025 as 50-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with A, 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 “Horror character known as the Mistress of the Dark” clue?+
The answer is ELVIRA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 14, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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