Horror film villain crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 7 letters.

SLASHER

SLASHER — the 7-letter solution to “Horror film villain”, entered at 16 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 17, 2025.

About this clue

“Horror film villain” appeared as 16 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 17, 2025, and the answer is 7 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
7
Position
16 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Horror film villain”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, January 17, 2025, the answer to “Horror film villain” is SLASHER — 7 letters, entered at 16 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Horror film villain” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SLASHER, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with S.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.