This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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DEW as a word: (uncountable) Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning or evening, resulting in drops; (uncountable) Any moisture from the atmosphere condensed by cool bodies upon their surfaces.
DEW has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 28, 2026.
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