This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ E
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DRIVE as a word: To operate a vehicle:; (transitive, ergative) To operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle).
DRIVE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 10, 2026.
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