This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 30, 2025 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ R
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BOER as a word: (historical) A Dutch colonist in South Africa during the colonial era, especially a farmer; (derogatory, offensive) An Afrikaner, especially a farmer.
BOER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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