This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (51 Across). 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 _ _ _ L
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DWELL as a word: (intransitive, now literary) To live; to reside; (intransitive) To abide; to remain; to continue.
DWELL has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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