This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ R
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DEER as a word: (countable) A ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Art...; (countable; in particular) A ruminant mammal of the family Cervidae.
DEER has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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