This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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DOE as a word: A female deer; also used of similar animals such as antelope (less commonly a goat, as nanny is also used); A female rabbit.
DOE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 6, 2025.
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