This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (60 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ T
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BOOT as a word: (footwear) A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg; (sports) A kind of sports shoe worn by players of certain games such as cricket and football (historically in the form of boots, now shorter, but still calle....
BOOT 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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