This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ D
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About the answer
BATED as a word: Reduced; lowered; restrained.
BATED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 13, 2026.
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