This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ S
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About the answer
BOLTS as a word: (mnemonic) Acronym used to remember the essential features of a map: Border, orientation (north arrow), legend, title, scale.
BOLTS 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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