“Illegal” crossword clue
Answer
U
N
L
A
W
F
U
L
••••••••UNLAWFUL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.UNLAWFUL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Illegal”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 7, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 7, 2026 grid1DDeftly avoid5 ltrs›2DPlants with tendrils5 ltrs›3DElectric with excitement10 ltrs›4DCry over a newborn3 ltrs›5DHome loan overhaul, in brief4 ltrs›6DHalt to hostilities5 ltrs›15DUplifting tunes? ... or a hint to the circled squares13 ltrs›18DPresident after Washington5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••••UNLAWFUL8 ltrs
•••••••ILLICIT7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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