This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (58 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ P
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DEEP as a word: (of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards; Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.
DEEP has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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