This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 (1 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: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ S
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BEAKS as a word: (anatomy) A rigid structure projecting from the front of a bird's face, used for pecking, grooming, foraging, carrying items, eating food, etc; (anatomy) A similar pointed structure forming the nose and mouth of various animals, such as turtles, platypuses, whales, etc.
BEAKS 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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