Stage character who says “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is / To have a thankless child!” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Stage character who says "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is / To have a thankless child!"" is LEAR.
The clue references a line from William Shakespeare's play 'King Lear.' In the play, King Lear laments the ingratitude of his daughters with the quoted line, making 'Lear' the correct answer.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 03, 2025.
Lear is a tragic king in Shakespeare's play, known for his descent into madness after being betrayed by his daughters.
King ___, Titular Shakespearean king, Shakespeare king with three daughters, Tragic king, King with three daughters
The answer to “Stage character who says “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is / To have a thankless child!”” in the New York Times puzzle October 3 2025 is LEAR. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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