This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ _ O
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About the answer
BERNARDO as a word: a given name, possibly derived from the Germanic Bernhard; Bernardo Fernandes da Silva or simply (born 20 April 1965) a retired Brazilian football player.
BERNARDO 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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