This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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D _ _
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DEE as a word: A unisex given name, short for names beginning with D; A river in Aberdeenshire council area, Scotland that flows about 145 km (90 mi) from the Cairngorm Mountains to the North Sea at Aberdeen.
DEE has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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