This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ E
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BITE as a word: (transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth; (transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
BITE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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