This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (82 Across). 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ I
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DELI as a word: (informal) A shop that sells cooked or prepared food ready for serving; (informal) Food sold at a delicatessen.
DELI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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