This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026 (1 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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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
D _ _
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About the answer
DER as a word: A nickname for Derek, Derrick, etc; A surname.
DER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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