This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ R
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DEER as a word: (countable) A ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Art...; (countable; in particular) A ruminant mammal of the family Cervidae.
DEER has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
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