This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 24, 2026 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ R
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DOTER as a word: Synonym of dotard (“one who dotes on another, showing excessive fondness”); Synonym of dotard (“old person with impaired intellect”).
DOTER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 25, 2026.
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