This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (19 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: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ S
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BUGS as a word: (slang) Crazy; unstable.
BUGS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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