This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ N
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BACON as a word: Cured meat from the sides, belly, or back of a pig; Thin slices of the above in long strips.
BACON has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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