This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (76 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
B _ _
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BAE as a word: (military, nautical, initialism) The ship prefix for ships of the navy of Ecuador; (slang) Darling (term of endearment).
BAE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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