“"Hang on a sec"” crossword clue
Answer
B
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•••BRB
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BRB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Hang on a sec"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 15, 2025, where it runs at 6 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 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 15, 2025.
Crossing entries
Oct 15, 2025 grid4ASign of justice5 ltrs›15ALead-up to a ski jump5 ltrs›17AReally spectacular drill component?9 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 25, 2026NYT Crossword22 Down•••••••••••BERIGHTBACKOct 15, 2025NYT Crossword6 Down•••BRBOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••BRB3 ltrs
•••••••••••BERIGHTBACK11 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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