This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (20 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 _ _ D
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About the answer
DIED as a word: "Died" is a song by Alice in Chains and the final one recorded with vocalist Layne Staley before his death in 2002.
DIED has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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