This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (40 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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DAM as a word: A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the wat...; The water reservoir resulting from placing such a structure.
DAM has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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