This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (39 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 _ _ T
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DENT as a word: A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact; (transitive) To impact something, producing a dent.
DENT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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