This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ S
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DEKES as a word: (ice hockey) A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman; (ice hockey) To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.
DEKES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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