This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ K
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BEAK 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.
BEAK 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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