This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 (22 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: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DEC as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Declan; (cricket) declared.
DEC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 4, 2026.
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