This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ L
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About the answer
DEAL as a word: (often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good); (transitive) To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
DEAL has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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