This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DUD as a word: (informal) A failure of any kind; (informal) A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
DUD has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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