This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (14 Across). 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 _ _ 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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