This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ E
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DALE as a word: (chiefly British, slightly dated outside Yorkshire etc.) A valley, often in an otherwise hilly area; The sunken or grooved portion of the surface of a vinyl record.
DALE 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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