This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ D
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DAVID as a word: A male given name from Hebrew; (biblical) The second king of Judah and Israel, the successor of King Saul in the Hebrew Bible; the son of Jesse and the father of Nathan and King Solomon.
DAVID has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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