This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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BUCKEYES as a word: (US, slang) A native or resident of the American state of Ohio; Any of several species of trees of the genus Aesculus.
BUCKEYES 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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