This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (26 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ O
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About the answer
DAYO as a word: Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia is a Philippine animated film; Dayọ̀ is a Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin, which means "Become Joy".
DAYO 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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