This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ S
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DUDS as a word: (US, British, informal, dated) Clothing, especially for work or of rough appearance; (slang, obsolete) One's personal property.
DUDS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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