NYT Crossword · 40 Down
“Actor Idris” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, August 24, 2026 as 40 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Monday, August 24, 2026 · 40 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Aug 24, 2026 · 40 Down · 4 letters
- Jul 12, 2026 · 1 Down · 4 letters
- Nov 27, 2025 · 5 Down · 4 letters
- Oct 20, 2022 · 59 Down · 4 letters
- Aug 30, 2022 · 65 Across · 4 letters
- Nov 7, 2021 · 67 Across · 4 letters
- Apr 17, 2019 · 31 Down · 4 letters
- Sep 29, 2016 · 34 Down · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Actor Idris”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with E and ends with A, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Actor Idris” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 40 Down. It has appeared 8 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Actor Idris” crossword clue?
The answer is ELBA (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.