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Criminal hothead? NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 25, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Criminal hothead?” from the New York Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer
PYRO
4 letters · Down · last seen October 25, 2026

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