This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (19 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 _ _ _ R
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DOTER as a word: Synonym of dotard (“one who dotes on another, showing excessive fondness”); Synonym of dotard (“old person with impaired intellect”).
DOTER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 25, 2026.
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