This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ D
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BEAD as a word: A small, round object with a hole to allow it to be threaded on a cord or wire, particularly for decorative purposes; A small, round object.
BEAD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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