This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ A
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About the answer
DANA as a word: (chiefly US) A unisex given name transferred from the surname, originally given in honor of Richard Henry Dana Jr; A female given name,.
DANA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 10, 2026.
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