6 Across
NYT Mini • August 22, 2025
"___ vs. Predator" (2004 sci-fi film)
Answer:
ALIEN
Hint:
This extraterrestrial hunter faced off against another deadly creature in a 2004 crossover battle.
Explanation:
This clue references the 2004 sci-fi film "Alien vs. Predator", where the two iconic movie monsters face off. The blank at the start hints at the first word of the title, which is "Alien," making it the answer. It’s a straightforward fill-in-the-blank based on a well-known franchise crossover.