This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ E
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BULGE as a word: An object which is sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure; (intransitive) To stick out from a surface without breaking it.
BULGE 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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