This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (26 Across). 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DES as a word: (medicine, colloquial) Desflurane; Short form of the male given name Desmond.
DES has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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