This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 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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BRINE as a word: Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling; (transitive) To preserve food in a salt solution.
BRINE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 19, 2026.
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