This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (27 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 _ _ E
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BALE as a word: A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation; A bundle of compressed fibers (especially hay, straw, cotton, or wool), compacted for shipping and handling and bound by twine or wire.
BALE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 24, 2026.
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