Crossword clue

“Marauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter"”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
MISCHIEFMANAGED
Letters15
Starts withM
Ends withD
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 2, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Marauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter"” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 2, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with M and ends with D, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Marauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter"” clue?+

The answer is MISCHIEFMANAGED (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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