This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (68 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ S
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DEMS as a word: (US politics) Clipping of Democrat. [(politics) A proponent of democracy.]; (US politics) Abbreviation of Democratic Party.
DEMS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 20, 2025.
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