This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ T
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DIET as a word: The food and beverage a person or animal consumes; (countable) A controlled regimen of food and drink choices, as to gain or lose weight or otherwise influence health.
DIET has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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