Virus of sorts Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Virus of sorts” from the New York Times crossword of January 7, 2026? It has 7 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, JANUARY 7, 2026
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MALWARE is the answer to “Virus of sorts”. It means software designed to disable computers.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Software designed to disable computers.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AAMWELR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Cybercriminal's weaponry”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Virus of sorts”?
MALWARE, 7 letters: software designed to disable computers.
When was “Virus of sorts” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 7, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with M.