This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ M
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BDSM as a word: Sexual or non-sexual practices or activities involving bondage, discipline, sadism, masochism, or acts of domination and submission.
BDSM 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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