This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026 (41 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ L
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BELL as a word: (music) A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which reson...; An instrument that emits a ringing sound, situated on a bicycle's handlebar and used by the cyclist to warn of their presence.
BELL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 3, 2026.
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