This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (37 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BOT as a word: (computing) A piece of software designed to perform a task (often a minor but repetitive one) automatically or on command, especially when operating with the...; (video games) A computer-controlled character in a video game, especially a multiplayer one.
BOT has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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