What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bed rock item?" from November 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Bed rock item?”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CRADLE

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Bed rock item?” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 12, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bed rock item?” clue?+

The answer is CRADLE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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