This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (58 Down). 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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BFF as a word: (informal) Initialism of best friend forever. [A person who is an especially close and trusted friend over a long period of time.]; (software engineering) Initialism of backend for frontend.
BFF has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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