This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 14, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BEA as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Beatrice; Synonym of Akabea.
BEA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 6, 2026.
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