This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ K
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DESK as a word: A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a dra...; A department tasked with a particular topic or focus in certain types of businesses, such as newspapers and financial trading firms.
DESK has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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