Crossword clue
“___ Plaines, Ill.”
This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
DESLetters3
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “___ Plaines, Ill.” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 30, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with D and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “___ Plaines, Ill.” clue?+
The answer is DES (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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