This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (47 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: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ D
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DEAD as a word: (usually not comparable) No longer living; deceased. (Also used as a noun.); (usually not comparable) Devoid of living things; barren.
DEAD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 22, 2026.
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