This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (34 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ A
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About the answer
DORA as a word: A female given name from Ancient Greek; (Japanese mahjong) Tiles that provide bonus score multiplier points (飜 (han)) in a winning hand, indicated by one or multiple face-up tiles in the dead wall.
DORA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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