What is the answer to "The thing in "The Thing," for one" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The thing in "The Thing," for one" is ALIEN (5 letters).

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The thing in "The Thing," for one NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 12, 2026 puzzle

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ALIEN

5 letters · Down · last seen July 12, 2026