This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (27 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: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ W
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DREW as a word: A male given name from the Germanic languages; A diminutive of the male given name Andrew.
DREW has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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