This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
D _ _
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DOE as a word: A female deer; also used of similar animals such as antelope (less commonly a goat, as nanny is also used); A female rabbit.
DOE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 6, 2025.
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