This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ E
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BASE as a word: Something from which other things extend; a foundation; A supporting, lower or bottom component of a structure or object.
BASE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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