This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ B
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DRIB as a word: (transitive) To cut off; chop off; (transitive) To cut off little by little; cheat by small and reiterated tricks; purloin.
DRIB has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 30, 2026.
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