This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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