This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ S
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BRAISES as a word: (cooking) To cook in a small amount of liquid, in a covered pan, somewhere between steaming and boiling; A dish (usually meat) prepared by braising.
BRAISES 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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