This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (66 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BEL as a word: A measure of relative power, defined as log₁₀(P ₁/P ₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the measured and reference power respectively; A unisex given name.
BEL has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
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