This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025 (31 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 _ _ _ E
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DRAPE as a word: (transitive) To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery; (transitive) To spread over, cover.
DRAPE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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