This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (36 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: 7 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ I
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BASENJI as a word: (zoology) A hunting dog (for aiding human hunters) of a particular African breed; Alternative letter-case form of Basenji. [(zoology) A hunting dog (for aiding human hunters) of a particular African breed.].
BASENJI 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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