This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ R
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BANTER as a word: Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation; (intransitive) To engage in banter or playful conversation.
BANTER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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