This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ X
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BEATBOX as a word: (music) To use one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, etc. as a percussive instrument to create beats and rhythms for music; (music) A type of electronic percussion device.
BEATBOX 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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