“Lesser-played part of a 45” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SIDEB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lesser-played part of a 45”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 19, 2026, where it runs at 28 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.