This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (14 Across). 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 _ _ T
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DIET as a word: The food and beverage a person or animal consumes; (countable) A controlled regimen of food and drink choices, as to gain or lose weight or otherwise influence health.
DIET has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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