This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ M
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DRUM as a word: (music) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone; Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
DRUM has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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