This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ I
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BONSAI as a word: (countable) A tree or plant that has been miniaturized by planting it in a small pot, restricting its roots, and by careful pruning; (uncountable) The art of planting and growing trees or plants in such a manner.
BONSAI has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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