This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ M
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About the answer
BROOM as a word: (countable) A domestic utensil with fibers bound together at the end of a long handle, used for sweeping; (countable, curling) An implement with which players sweep the ice to make a stone travel further and curl less; a sweeper.
BROOM 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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