This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (3 Down). 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 _ _ _ K
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DEREK as a word: A male given name from the Germanic languages; A surname.
DEREK has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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