This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ T
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BEAT as a word: A stroke; a blow; A pulsation or throb.
BEAT 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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