This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (57 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BAM as a word: (Scotland, slang) A ned; a bampot; (slang, archaic) An imposition; a cheat; a hoax.
BAM has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 15, 2026.
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