This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (54 Down). 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: 4 squares
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D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ E
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DAME as a word: (British) Usually capitalized as Dame: a title equivalent to Sir for a female knight; (US, dated, informal, slightly derogatory) A woman.
DAME has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 22, 2026.
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