This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, March 6, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ E
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About the answer
DUDE as a word: (chiefly US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man; (colloquial, used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.
DUDE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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