This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (67 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: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ S
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BANS as a word: Archaic spelling of banns. [The announcement of a forthcoming marriage (legally required for a church wedding in England and Wales and read on the three Sund....
BANS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 13, 2026.
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