This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ D
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BRAD as a word: A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutch...; (US, elementary school usage) A paper fastener, a fastening device formed of thin, soft metal, such as shim brass, with a round head and a flat, split shank,....
BRAD 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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