This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ N
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BABOON as a word: An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. [...; (colloquial, derogatory) A foolish or boorish person.
BABOON 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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