This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 17, 2025 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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BUMBLEBEE as a word: Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus; A mid yellow, sometimes slightly orange.
BUMBLEBEE 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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