This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (50 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DRE as a word: A diminutive of the male given name Andre; Initialism of digital rectal examination; from digital (“finger”).
DRE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 23, 2026.
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