This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026 (49 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ E
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BORE as a word: (transitive) To inspire boredom in somebody; One who inspires boredom or lack of interest; an uninteresting person.
BORE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 24, 2026.
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