This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BEL as a word: A measure of relative power, defined as log₁₀(P ₁/P ₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the measured and reference power respectively; A unisex given name.
BEL has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
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