This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (45 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: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BIT as a word: (mathematics, computing) A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0; (computing) The smallest unit of storage in a digital computer, consisting of a binary digit.
BIT has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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