Counterpart of a sub NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: DEC 21, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Counterpart of a sub" is DOM.

In BDSM terminology, 'dom' is short for 'dominant,' which is the counterpart to 'sub,' short for 'submissive.' This clue uses the context of power dynamics within relationships to lead to the answer.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 21, 2025.

Dom is a person who takes a dominant role in a power exchange relationship, often in BDSM contexts.

Title for a monk, Joe DiMaggio's younger brother, Title for a Benedictine monk, Benedictine's title, Monk's title

The answer to “Counterpart of a sub” in the New York Times puzzle December 21 2025 is DOM. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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