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“Binary” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Dec 12, 202540 Across4 letters
Answer
D
U
A
L
••••DUAL
4 letters · 40 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DUAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Binary”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 12, 2025, where it runs at 40 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 12, 2025.

Crossing entries

Dec 12, 2025 grid
11DDistinction for a classic underground work10 ltrs›33DKid's parent4 ltrs›34DHagfish lookalikes4 ltrs›40DWord from the Greek for "folded paper"7 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 18, 2026NYT Crossword108 Down••••DUALDec 12, 2025NYT Crossword40 Across••••DUAL

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