This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ A
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BABA as a word: (countable, especially among people of Indian or Chinese ancestry) A father; (countable, especially among people of East European ancestry) A grandmother.
BABA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 7, 2026.
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