Term of endearment appropriated from 9-Down Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Term of endearment appropriated from 9-Down” from the New York Times crossword of February 28, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
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BAE is the answer to “Term of endearment appropriated from 9-Down”. It means a sweetheart.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A sweetheart.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EAB.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Sweetheart, slangily”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Term of endearment appropriated from 9-Down”?
BAE, 3 letters: a sweetheart.
When was “Term of endearment appropriated from 9-Down” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 28, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with B.