This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (71 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ S
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About the answer
BATS as a word: (informal) Mad, insane; A nickname for Batman.
BATS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 14, 2026.
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