D-test?
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 30, 2026
Stuck on the clue D-test? from the New York Times Midi for March 30, 2026? We have the correct 10-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
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D-test? (10)
Answer
The answer to D-test? is Diagnostic (10 letters).
Why does Diagnostic fit this clue?
This clue uses wordplay where 'D-test' breaks down as the letter 'D' plus 'test' to hint at DIAGNOSTIC. A diagnostic is a test or examination used to identify the nature of a disease, problem, or malfunction. The hyphen in 'D-test' signals the wordplay structure, where the initial 'D' of DIAGNOSTIC combines with the concept of testing to create a compact hint. Medical diagnostics, computer diagnostics, and automotive diagnostics all involve systematic testing procedures to pinpoint issues and determine appropriate solutions.
What does D-test? mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
D-test
noun
•a statistical hypothesis test, specifically the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test used to compare probability distributions
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 5-down in the New York Times Midi on March 30, 2026, by Aaron Gee and Avery Gee Katz, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Diagnostic mean?
noun
•Any technique used in medical diagnosis.
•Any tool or technique used to find the root of a problem.
adjective
•Of, or relating to diagnosis.
•Characteristic of a particular disease.
Origin of the word Diagnostic
•origin: Greek 'diagnostikos' meaning 'able to distinguish'
•period: 17th century
The word comes from the Greek root 'diagignoskein' which literally means 'to know apart' or 'to discern between,' reflecting the medical practice of distinguishing one disease from another.
How to use Diagnostic in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Diagnostic.
•“The mechanic ran a diagnostic test on my car's engine to identify why it was making strange noises.”
•“The doctor ordered several diagnostic procedures including blood work and an MRI to determine the cause of her symptoms.”
•“The software includes built-in diagnostic tools that can detect and report system errors automatically.”
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- What is the answer to D-test??
- The answer is Diagnostic (10 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 30, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to D-test? have?
- The answer has 10 letters: Diagnostic.
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