What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Threw out of a contest, informally" from May 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Threw out of a contest, informally”

This clue appeared as 78-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DQED

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withD

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Threw out of a contest, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 18, 2025 as 78-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Threw out of a contest, informally” clue?+

The answer is DQED (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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