This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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DEF as a word: (African-American Vernacular, slang) Excellent; very good; Abbreviation of definition. [(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.].
DEF has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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