This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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BOA as a word: A type of long scarf; typically made from synthetic or real feathers (or occasionally fur), and usually worn by being draped across the shoulders with the en...; Any of a group of large American snakes, of the genus Boa, subfamily Boinae, or family Boidae, including the boa constrictor and the emperor boa of Mexico.
BOA has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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