This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (108 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ L
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About the answer
BABEL as a word: A confused mixture of sounds and voices, especially in different languages; A place or scene of noise and confusion.
BABEL 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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