Willfully causing pain Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Willfully causing pain” from the New York Times Mini crossword of January 12, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, JANUARY 12, 2026
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CRUEL is the answer to “Willfully causing pain”. It means indifferent to the pain of others.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Indifferent to the pain of others.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RLUCE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Beyond unkind”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Willfully causing pain”?
CRUEL, 5 letters: indifferent to the pain of others.
When was “Willfully causing pain” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of January 12, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with C.