With 20-Across, feature of many a sci-fi film ... and a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares 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
“With 20-Across, feature of many a sci-fi film ... and a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares”
THE ANSWER
ALIEN
The answer to “With 20-Across, feature of many a sci-fi film ... and a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares” is ALIEN.
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NYT Midi October 1 2026ALIENFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “With 20-Across, feature of many a sci-fi film ... and a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares” most recently appeared in the NYT Midi on October 1 2026. The verified answer is a 5 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 Alien in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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