This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ I
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DELI as a word: (informal) A shop that sells cooked or prepared food ready for serving; (informal) Food sold at a delicatessen.
DELI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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