This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026 (48 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ I
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DESI as a word: A member of the South Asian diaspora; Of or pertaining to the culture, people, or products of South Asia; South Asian.
DESI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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