Deliberately malicious NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Deliberately malicious” crossword clue is WANTON (6 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 2, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER · 6 LETTERS

WANTON: contrary to established morality.

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Best answers for “Deliberately malicious”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1WANTON6Deliberately malicious
2LIESTO6Deliberately misleads similar clue
3BAITED6Deliberately exasperated similar clue

The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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New York TimesAugust 2, 2026WANTON46 Down

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What is the 6-letter answer to the Deliberately malicious crossword clue?

WANTON is the 6-letter answer to the “Deliberately malicious” crossword clue.

When was the Deliberately malicious crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of August 2, 2026. We have seen it once.

What are other possible answers to the Deliberately malicious crossword clue?

Similar clues were answered with LIESTO (“Deliberately misleads”), BAITED (“Deliberately exasperated”).