"Beware the ___ of a patient man": John Dryden Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“"Beware the ___ of a patient man": John Dryden”
THE ANSWER
FURY
The answer to “"Beware the ___ of a patient man": John Dryden” is FURY.
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NYT Crossword May 21 2026FURYFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “"Beware the ___ of a patient man": John Dryden” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on May 21 2026. The verified answer is a 4 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Fury in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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