This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DES as a word: (medicine, colloquial) Desflurane; Short form of the male given name Desmond.
DES has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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