This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ E
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BRACE as a word: A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock; That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
BRACE 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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