This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (38 Across). 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 _ _ _ S
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DIETS as a word: The food and beverage a person or animal consumes; (countable) A controlled regimen of food and drink choices, as to gain or lose weight or otherwise influence health.
DIETS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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