This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
BOOSTS as a word: Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance; (transitive, by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.
BOOSTS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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