This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (16 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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NYT Crossword, June 2, 2026, 16 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
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B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ E
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BARE as a word: Naked, uncovered; Having had what usually covers (something) removed.
BARE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 2, 2026.
NYT Crossword, February 26, 2026, 11 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
A _ _
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ATA as a word: (computing) Advanced Technology Attachment; a computer bus technology primarily designed for transfer of data to and from a hard disk. (Renamed PATA when SAT...; A Papuan language spoken on New Britain island, Papua New Guinea.
ATA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 5, 2026.
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