Crossword answer
DEKES
5 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen New York Times, July 20, 2026
Letter pattern
DEKES
Clues that lead to DEKES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Hockey feints5New York TimesJul 20, 2026
Feints, in hockey5New York TimesApr 7, 2026
About DEKES in crosswords
DEKES is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Hockey feints” in the New York Times crossword on July 20, 2026.
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Every appearance of DEKES (3)
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Jul 20, 2026
Hockey feints · New York Times · 68 Across
Apr 7, 2026
Feints, in hockey · New York Times · 9 Down
Dec 16, 2025
Hockey feints · New York Times · 20 Across