This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ E
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DUNE as a word: (geomorphology) A ridge or hill of sand piled up by currents of wind or water.
DUNE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 6, 2026.
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