This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ R
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BUNKER as a word: (military) A hardened shelter, often partly buried or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks; (sports) (golf) A hazard on a golf course consisting of a sand-filled hollow.
BUNKER 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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