This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (14 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ D
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DARED as a word: (intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something); (transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something).
DARED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 3, 2026.
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