This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ S
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BAES as a word: (military, nautical, initialism) The ship prefix for ships of the navy of Ecuador; (slang) Darling (term of endearment).
BAES 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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