This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (56 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: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ S
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BASS as a word: Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency; A low spectrum of sound tones.
BASS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 23, 2026.
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