This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (39 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: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ S
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BIDS as a word: (databases, Microsoft) Acronym of Business Intelligence Development Studio.
BIDS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 11, 2026.
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