This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 13, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 12 squares
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DESSERTSPOON
About the answer
DESSERTSPOON as a word: A unit of measure, being equivalent to two teaspoons or two-thirds of a tablespoon, or approximately 10 millilitres; a dessertspoonful; More generally, that volume of a substance which is contained within a dessert spoon.
DESSERTSPOON has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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