This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ R
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DRIER as a word: A surname from German; (chiefly British, Canada) Alternative spelling of dryer. [One who, or that which, dries; any device or facility employed to remove water or humidity, e.g. a ....
DRIER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 5, 2026.
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