This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 8 squares
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D _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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DARKNESS as a word: (uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light; (uncountable) The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.
DARKNESS 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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