This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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BOT as a word: (computing) A piece of software designed to perform a task (often a minor but repetitive one) automatically or on command, especially when operating with the...; (video games) A computer-controlled character in a video game, especially a multiplayer one.
BOT has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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