This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (38 Down). 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
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D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ E
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DOPE as a word: (uncountable, slang) Any of various recreational substances:; An opiate, now particularly heroin.
DOPE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 27, 2026.
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