This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ E
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DRAPE as a word: (transitive) To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery; (transitive) To spread over, cover.
DRAPE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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