This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (52 Across). 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 _ _ _ E
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DEICE as a word: (transitive) To remove the ice from something; (intransitive) To lose its ice; to thaw.
DEICE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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