This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (1 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (37 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
NYT Crossword, February 23, 2026, 1 Across
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ S
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BOZOS as a word: (slang) A stupid, foolish, or ridiculous person, especially a man; The Mande language of these people.
BOZOS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, January 13, 2026, 37 Across
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ S
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CLODS as a word: A lump of something, especially earth or clay; A stupid person; a dolt.
CLODS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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