This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ I
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DELI as a word: (informal) A shop that sells cooked or prepared food ready for serving; (informal) Food sold at a delicatessen.
DELI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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