This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ L
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BASIL as a word: A plant (Ocimum basilicum); The leaves of this plant used as a herb.
BASIL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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