This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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DEM as a word: (US politics) Clipping of Democrat. [(politics) A proponent of democracy.]; (US politics) Abbreviation of Democratic Party.
DEM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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