This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ T
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BEGAT as a word: (nonstandard) To beget; (nonstandard) An element of a lineage, especially of a lineage given in the Bible.
BEGAT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 15, 2026.
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