This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ A
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About the answer
BUGA as a word: A transliteration of the Russian surname Буга (Buga); A transliteration of the Ukrainian surname Буга (Buha).
BUGA 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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