This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (33 Across). 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 _ _ N
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DEAN as a word: A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or...; A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
DEAN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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