This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
BACKWOODS as a word: A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life; Partly or wholly uncleared forest, especially in North America.
BACKWOODS 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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