This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
B _ _
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BIN as a word: A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container; A container for rubbish or waste.
BIN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 21, 2026.
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