This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (26 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ N
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BATON as a word: (sports) An object transferred by runners in a relay race; (music) The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
BATON has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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