This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 (13 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: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ S
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DESKS as a word: A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a dra...; A department tasked with a particular topic or focus in certain types of businesses, such as newspapers and financial trading firms.
DESKS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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