This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BBC as a word: (preceded by “the”) Initialism of British Broadcasting Corporation; (UK) Initialism of British-born Chinese.
BBC has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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