Illegal distribution of narcotics

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 30, 2026

Stuck on the clue Illegal distribution of narcotics from the New York Times Daily for March 30, 2026? We have the correct 11-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Illegal distribution of narcotics (11)

Answer

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The answer to Illegal distribution of narcotics is Drug Trafficking (11 letters).

What does Illegal distribution of narcotics mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

distribution

noun

•the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients

•the process of supplying goods to stores and other businesses

narcotics

noun

•drugs that affect mood or behavior and are often illegal

•addictive drugs, especially opioids, that dull the senses

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 38-across in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026, by Gary Cee, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.

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What does Drug Trafficking mean?

noun

•the illegal trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of controlled substances or narcotics

How to use Drug Trafficking in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Drug Trafficking.

•“The defendant was convicted of drug trafficking after police found him distributing large quantities of cocaine across state lines.”

•“International drug trafficking networks often use sophisticated methods to smuggle narcotics across borders.”

•“The government allocated additional resources to combat drug trafficking in major urban areas.”

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What is the answer to Illegal distribution of narcotics?
The answer is Drug Trafficking (11 letters).
Where did this clue appear?
This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 30, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Illegal distribution of narcotics have?
The answer has 11 letters: Drug Trafficking.

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