What is the answer to "DC figure since 1938" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "DC figure since 1938" is SUPERMAN (8 letters).

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DC figure since 1938 NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 17, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

SUPERMAN

8 letters · Down · last seen October 17, 2025