This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (87 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BED as a word: (countable) A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep; A prepared spot in which to spend the night.
BED has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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