This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ D
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BAND as a word: A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling; A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.
BAND has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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