This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ T
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BRIT as a word: (informal, formerly offensive) A British person; A Brit Award, a prize for musicians in Britain.
BRIT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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