This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 (57 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DEE as a word: A unisex given name, short for names beginning with D; A river in Aberdeenshire council area, Scotland that flows about 145 km (90 mi) from the Cairngorm Mountains to the North Sea at Aberdeen.
DEE has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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