Crossword clue

“Historic event the French call "le jour J"”

This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DDAY

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withY

Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Historic event the French call "le jour J"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 13, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Historic event the French call "le jour J"” clue?+

The answer is DDAY (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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