This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ Y
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DUTY as a word: (countable, uncountable) That which one is morally or legally obligated to do; (uncountable) The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.
DUTY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 5, 2026.
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