Crossword clue
“Bear”
This clue appeared as 71-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
BRUINLetters5
Starts withB
Ends withN
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| BRUIN | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| SHE | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Bear” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 17, 2026 as 71-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with N.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 17, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Bear” clue?+
The answer is BRUIN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 17, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 17, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for May 17, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.