This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (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: 6 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ R
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BALDER as a word: (Norse mythology) The Norse god of light and purity, a son of Odin and Frigg, known for his beauty and near-invulnerability; A surname.
BALDER 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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