Term of endearment appropriated from 9-Down Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 28, 2026 · 20-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 28, 2026 · 20-Across · 3 letters
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Darling (term of endearment).
noun
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