This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ A
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DRAMA as a word: (uncountable) Theatrical plays in general; (countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
DRAMA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 12, 2026.
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