This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (74 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 _ _ F
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DEAF as a word: Unable (or partially able) to hear; Unwilling to listen or be persuaded; determinedly inattentive.
DEAF has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 30, 2026.
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