“Word of approval, in French and Spanish” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BIEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Word of approval, in French and Spanish”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 19, 2025, where it runs at 25 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.