This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ K
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About the answer
BACK as a word: At or near the rear; (predicative) Returned or restored to a previous place or condition.
BACK 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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