“Bonus” crossword clue
Answer
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X
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A
•••••EXTRA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EXTRA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bonus”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 20, 2025, where it runs at 52 Across 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 October 20, 2025.
Crossing entries
Oct 20, 2025 grid42DNews media5 ltrs›43DCrosstown rivals of the Cubbies3 ltrs›53DFodder for "Jeopardy!"6 ltrs›54DAlludes (to)6 ltrs›55DNot interrupted by commercials ... or shortened like the middle words of 20-, 30-, 48- and 60-Across?6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 30, 2026NYT Crossword13 Down••••PERKOct 20, 2025NYT Crossword52 Across•••••EXTRAOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••EXTRA5 ltrs
••••PERK4 ltrs
••••••••DIVIDEND8 ltrs
•••••••PREMIUM7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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