Christmas story villain NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword August 29 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Christmas story villain" is HEROD.
The clue refers to King Herod the Great, who is known in the Christian tradition for his role in the story of the birth of Jesus. Herod is depicted as the villain because he ordered the Massacre of the Innocents, attempting to kill the newborn Jesus by targeting all male infants in Bethlehem.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on August 29, 2025.
Herod was a king of Judea who, according to the Bible, ordered the killing of young children around the time of Jesus's birth.
Villain in the Bible's Christmas story, King in “Jesus Christ Superstar”
The answer to “Christmas story villain” in the New York Times puzzle August 29 2025 is HEROD. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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