This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (3 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: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ D
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BORED as a word: Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do; Perforated by a hole or holes.
BORED has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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