This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (45 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: 3 squares
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BYE as a word: The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is aw...; (cricket) An extra scored when the batsmen take runs after the ball has passed the striker without hitting either the bat or the batsman.
BYE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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