This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ P
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DIALUP as a word: (computing) Alternative spelling of dial-up. [(computing, of a connection to a network) Requiring a telephone number to be dialed.]; (computing) Alternative spelling of dial-up. [(computing) A network connection that requires a telephone number to be dialed.].
DIALUP 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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