This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (5 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Mini Crossword, August 19, 2026, 5 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ M
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BLAM as a word: A sudden, explosive sound, such as is made by a gunshot; (intransitive) To fire a gun.
BLAM has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, August 1, 2026, 53 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
B _ _
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BAM as a word: (Scotland, slang) A ned; a bampot; (slang, archaic) An imposition; a cheat; a hoax.
BAM has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 15, 2026.
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