This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (11 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: 3 squares
First letter
D _ _
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DAL as a word: A dish made from lentils, cooked with spices, tomatoes and onions etc; Any of many dried husked pulses (legume), including peas, beans and lentils.
DAL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 27, 2026.
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