This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ S
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BOTS as a word: a Dutch language folk rock group from the southern city of Eindhoven that is successful in both the Netherlands and Germany.
BOTS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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