“Bits in a byte, e.g.” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OCTET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bits in a byte, e.g.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 23, 2026, where it runs at 12 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.