This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (53 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DRE as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Andre; Initialism of digital rectal examination; from digital (“finger”).
DRE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 23, 2026.
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