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Like Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear

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The New York Times crossword clue “Like Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear” answer is TRAGIC. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER6 lettersMost recent: October 10 2026
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The clue “Like Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear” resolves to TRAGIC, a 6-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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