This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ S
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About the answer
DUKES as a word: (MTE, slang) One's parents; A surname.
DUKES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 25, 2026.
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