This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BOA as a word: A type of long scarf; typically made from synthetic or real feathers (or occasionally fur), and usually worn by being draped across the shoulders with the en...; Any of a group of large American snakes, of the genus Boa, subfamily Boinae, or family Boidae, including the boa constrictor and the emperor boa of Mexico.
BOA has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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