This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (34 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: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ D
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About the answer
BAAED as a word: (onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry or bleating of a sheep; To make the characteristic cry of a sheep.
BAAED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 21, 2026.
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