This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 10, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
DENIES as a word: (transitive) To assert that something is not true; (transitive) To disallow or reject.
DENIES 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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