This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ S
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DUELS as a word: Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor; (by extension) Any battle or struggle between two contending persons, forces, groups, or ideas.
DUELS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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