What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Secretary, for example" from February 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Secretary, for example”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DESK

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Secretary, for example” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 27, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Secretary, for example” clue?+

The answer is DESK (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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