This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ A
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BALSA as a word: (uncountable) The wood of this tree; A large tree, Ochroma pyramidale, native to tropical America, with wood that is very light in weight.
BALSA 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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