This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
B _ _
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BUT as a word: An instance of using the word "but"; an objection or caveat; (chiefly literary or poetic) Merely, only, just, no more than.
BUT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 29, 2026.
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