This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, April 4, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ S
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BADGERS as a word: Any mammal belonging to the genera Meles, Arctonyx, Mellivora and Taxidea; (transitive) To pester; to annoy persistently; to press.
BADGERS 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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