This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, April 4, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BON as a word: An indigenous Tibetan religion, in many ways akin to Tibetan Buddhism; (object-oriented programming) Initialism of business object notation, notation for high-level object-oriented analysis.
BON has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 20, 2025.
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