This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ N
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BRAIN as a word: The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion...; A part of the brain, especially associated with particular mental functions, abilities, etc.
BRAIN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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