This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DEI as a word: Initialism of diversity, equity, and inclusion. [The quality of being diverse or different; a difference or unlikeness.].
DEI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 23, 2026.
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