This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ S
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DOTES as a word: (intransitive, stative, usually with on) To be weakly or foolishly fond of somebody; (countable, Ireland) A darling, a cutie.
DOTES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 29, 2026.
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