This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ _ _ G
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DUMPLING as a word: (cooking) A ball of dough that is cooked and may have a filling and/or additional ingredients in the dough; (chiefly US) Specifically, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.
DUMPLING 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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