This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (17 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 (41 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, August 21, 2026, 17 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ D
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BAND as a word: A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling; A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.
BAND has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
NYT Crossword, July 23, 2026, 41 Down
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ E
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CONVENE as a word: (intransitive) To come together; to meet; to unite; (intransitive) To come together, as in one body or for a public purpose; to meet; to assemble.
CONVENE 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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