This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
How to read this clue
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ S
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About the answer
BASIS as a word: A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis; An underlying condition or circumstance.
BASIS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 8, 2026.
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