This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026 (46 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: 6 squares
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D _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ E
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DOUGIE as a word: A diminutive of the male given names Douglas, Dougal, or Doug; A hip-hop dance generally performed by moving one's body in a shimmy style and passing a hand through or near the hair on one's own head.
DOUGIE 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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