This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ T
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BRETT as a word: (informal) A fault in wine caused by Brettanomyces yeast; (archaic) A britchka; a kind of horse-drawn carriage.
BRETT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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