This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 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: 6 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ E
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BEATLE as a word: Any of the four members of the Beatles quartet; or a person associated with the Beatles; Misspelling of beetle. [Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and pro....
BEATLE 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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