What is the answer to "One who's rotten from the start" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "One who's rotten from the start" is BADSEED (7 letters).

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One who's rotten from the start NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the December 15, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

BADSEED

7 letters · Down · last seen December 15, 2025