This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ S
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DRAFTS as a word: Archaic form of draughts (“the board game”). [(board games, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, uncountable) A board game for two players in which the players each ha....
DRAFTS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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