This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ E
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DESIRE as a word: To want; to wish for earnestly; To want emotionally or sexually.
DESIRE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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