This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025 (49 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: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DIE as a word: (intransitive) To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death; followed by of as an indication of direct cause; general use:.
DIE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 26, 2025.
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