What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like some breath" from February 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like some breath”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BATED

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 13, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like some breath” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 13, 2026 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like some breath” clue?+

The answer is BATED (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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