This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 (1 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Mini Crossword, July 23, 2026, 1 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ H
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BASH as a word: (informal) A large party; a gala event; (transitive, informal) To criticize harshly.
BASH has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 30, 2026.
NYT Crossword, January 6, 2026, 28 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
P _ _
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PAN as a word: A surname; (Greek mythology) Greek god of nature, often visualized as half goat and half man playing pipes. His Roman counterpart is Faunus.
PAN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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