Night of lawlessness in a long-running horror franchise, with “the” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Night of lawlessness in a long-running horror franchise, with "the"" is PURGE.
The clue refers to 'The Purge,' a film series where, for one night, all crime is legal, creating a scenario of lawlessness. The word 'purge' also means to cleanse or remove impurities, tying into the theme of the movies.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 02, 2026.
Purge: To rid of impurities or unwanted elements.
Abrupt expulsion, Completely get rid of, Completely rid (of), Dystopian horror film of 2013, with "The"
The answer to “Night of lawlessness in a long-running horror franchise, with “the”” in the New York Times puzzle January 2 2026 is PURGE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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