This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ E
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About the answer
BITEME 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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