This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 8 squares
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B _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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BUGABOOS as a word: Alternative spelling of bug-a-boo. [A mythical, nocturnal creature; a hobgoblin.].
BUGABOOS 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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