This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (2 Down). 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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BEE as a word: A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), f...; A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
BEE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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