This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ D
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BALED as a word: A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation; A bundle of compressed fibers (especially hay, straw, cotton, or wool), compacted for shipping and handling and bound by twine or wire.
BALED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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