This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ S
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BESS as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth; (gay slang) A term applied to a fellow gay man, usually preceding an admonition.
BESS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 15, 2026.
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