This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (41 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ K
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BATIK as a word: A wax-resist method of dyeing fabric; To dye fabric using the wax-resist method.
BATIK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 13, 2026.
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