This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (53 Across). 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 _ _ T
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BRAT as a word: (derogatory) A child who is regarded as mischievous, unruly, spoiled, or selfish; (slang) A human child.
BRAT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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