This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ N
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DERN as a word: (UK) A gatepost or doorpost; (obsolete) A secret; secrecy.
DERN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 10, 2026.
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