This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DRE as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Andre; Initialism of digital rectal examination; from digital (“finger”).
DRE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 23, 2026.
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