This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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B _ _
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BIN as a word: A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container; A container for rubbish or waste.
BIN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 21, 2026.
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