This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ T
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About the answer
DUCT as a word: A pipe, tube or canal which carries gas or liquid from one place to another; An enclosure or channel for electrical cable runs, telephone cables, or other conductors.
DUCT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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