This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (20 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
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BREAD as a word: (uncountable) A foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals; (uncountable) Food; sustenance; support of life, in general.
BREAD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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