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4 squares · NYT Crossword · August 18, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.

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Answer length: 4 squares

First letter

D _ _ _

First and last letters

D _ _ S

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DEUS as a word: Deus (styled as dEUS)As stylized by the band on all official artwork is a rock band based in Antwerp, Belgium, whose only continuous members up to the presen...; the Latin word for "god" or "deity".

DEUS 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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