This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ C
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BLOC as a word: A group of countries acting together for political or economic goals, an alliance; A group of voters or politicians who share common goals.
BLOC has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 4, 2026.
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