This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ S
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DELIS as a word: (informal) A shop that sells cooked or prepared food ready for serving; (informal) Food sold at a delicatessen.
DELIS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 11, 2026.
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