This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ M
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BEAM as a word: (ambitransitive) To emit beams of light; to shine; to radiate; (intransitive, figuratively) To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.
BEAM has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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