Disney villain between Gaston and Scar

Latest answer — July 15, 2026

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This clever sorcerer has a knack for scheming and a magical touch! 🧞‍♂️

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  1. 1___ shrimp (classic oxymoron)
  2. 6Love, to a Frenchman
  3. 7Tale from Aesop
  4. 8Friend, to a Spaniard
  5. 9Provokes, with "up"

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  1. 1Disney villain between Gaston and Scar
  2. 2The so-called "fifth taste"
  3. 3Gas brand that merged with Exxon
  4. 4Stick out noticeably
  5. 5Milkshake mix-ins that might get stuck in your straw

The answer to “Disney villain between Gaston and Scar” in the New York Times Mini crossword is JAFAR — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 15, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Disney villain between Gaston and Scar” answer

JAFAR (5 letters)

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Why the answer is JAFAR

This clever sorcerer has a knack for scheming and a magical touch! 🧞‍♂️

When else has “Disney villain between Gaston and Scar” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

July 15, 2026 (most recent) → JAFAR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Disney villain between Gaston and Scar”?

The answer is JAFAR, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Disney villain between Gaston and Scar”?

5 letters: JAFAR.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 15, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Disney villain between Gaston and Scar” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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