This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (60 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ D
Show the answer
About the answer
BRAID as a word: (transitive) To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids; A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration.
BRAID has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- Abbr. before some hotel numbers (50 Across)
- Feature of a slasher film (51 Across)
- Haphazard (54 Across)
- After 11:30 p.m., say (63 Across)
- Longtime Stallone role (64 Across)
- 2025 Ron Howard survival thriller (65 Across)
- Home of County Donegal (66 Across)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers