This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ T
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DUST as a word: Fine particles; (uncountable) Fine, dry particles of matter found in the air and covering the surface of objects, typically consisting of soil lifted up by the wind, pollen,....
DUST has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 16, 2026.
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