This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (47 Down). 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 _ _ _ Y
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DEITY as a word: A supernatural divine being; a god or goddess; Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god.
DEITY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 18, 2026.
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