This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ A
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BARISTA as a word: A person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers; To work as a barista.
BARISTA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 17, 2026.
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