This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (97 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DAY as a word: A period of time equal or almost equal to a full day-night cycle, being 24 hours long; The time when the Sun is above the horizon and it lights the sky.
DAY has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 29, 2026.
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