This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 (15 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ D
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BALED as a word: A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation; A bundle of compressed fibers (especially hay, straw, cotton, or wool), compacted for shipping and handling and bound by twine or wire.
BALED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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