This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (6 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: 5 squares
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B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ A
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BIOTA as a word: (ecology) The living organisms of a region; A coniferous tree, Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis, syn. Biota orientalis).
BIOTA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 22, 2026.
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