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“Bête ___” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jan 18, 202683 Down5 letters
Answer
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•••••NOIRE
5 letters · 83 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NOIRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bête ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 83 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 18, 2026.

Crossing entries

Jan 18, 2026 grid
79AGets married while wearing protective gear?20 ltrs›87AJapanese craft that literally translates to "tray planting"6 ltrs›92A"Shrek!" author William5 ltrs›99AIt might come with a shell3 ltrs›103AList of restaurant offerings for kids not yet three years old?15 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 24, 2026NYT Crossword75 Down•••••NOIREJan 18, 2026NYT Crossword83 Down•••••NOIRE

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