“Term of endearment appropriated from 9-Down” crossword clue
Answer
B
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BAE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Term of endearment appropriated from 9-Down”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 28, 2026, where it runs at 20 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.
Crossing entries
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