This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ E
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BRIBE as a word: Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to breaking the law; The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery.
BRIBE 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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