This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 7 squares
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B _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ T
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BORSCHT as a word: A beetroot soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream, called borsch in its countries of origin; Any similar sour soup made of other ingredients such as sorrel, cabbage, hogweed.
BORSCHT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 15, 2026.
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