This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, February 7, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ E
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DONGLE as a word: (computer hardware) Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wirele...; (computer hardware) A hardware device used by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.
DONGLE 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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