This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ L
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DRILL as a word: (transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool); (intransitive) To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.
DRILL 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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