This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 7 squares
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B _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ E
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BAROQUE as a word: (art, music) A period in Western architecture, art, and music from c. 1600, 1760 CE, known for its abundance of drama, rich color, and extensive ornamentation; (art, music) From or characteristic of the Baroque period.
BAROQUE 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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