“Phony social media follower” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Phony social media follower”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 5, 2026, where it runs at 29 Across 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.