This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ K
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BROCK as a word: An English and Scottish surname from Middle English, a variant of Brook, or originally a nickname for someone thought to resemble a badger (Middle English br...; A male given name transferred from the surname.
BROCK 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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