This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ E
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BITE as a word: (transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth; (transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
BITE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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