Crossword answer
BAO
3 letters · Used for 10 different clues · 12 appearances · Last seen LA Times, August 26, 2026
Letter pattern
BAO
Clues that lead to BAO
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Dim sum bun3LA TimesAug 26, 2026
___ bun (Chinese snack)3USA TodayAug 25, 2026
Chinese steamed bun3Wall Street JournalAug 20, 2026
Dim sum steamed bun3NYT MidiAug 8, 2026
Chinese steamed buns3Everyday Puzzles MiniAug 7, 2026
Steamed bun3LA TimesJul 29, 2026
Steamed Chinese bun3USA TodayJun 12, 2026
Chinese dumpling3NewsdayMay 22, 2026
Dim-sum bun3NewsdayApr 3, 2026
Fluffy Chinese bread roll3New York TimesFeb 17, 2025
About BAO in crosswords
BAO is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 12 times in our database across 10 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Dim sum bun” in the LA Times crossword on August 26, 2026.
Other 3-letter answers
DOCPhysician, for short
BOOJeer
TAI___ chi
TAXIncome ___ (paycheck deduction)
FEDSupplied by a G-man
NAWSlangy denial
PJSBedtime clothing for kids, for short
VIAItinerary word
LESHe gets a bit of shut-eye at "13 Down"
ALA___ mode (fashionable): 2 wds.
STDCriterion: Abbr.
OWEHave debts
REPOne leg press, say
GABGift of the ___ (ability to talk well)
Every appearance of BAO (12)
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Aug 26, 2026
Dim sum bun · LA Times · Down
Aug 25, 2026
___ bun (Chinese snack) · USA Today · 51 Across
Aug 20, 2026
Chinese steamed bun · Wall Street Journal · 59 Down
Aug 8, 2026
Dim sum steamed bun · NYT Midi · 14 Down
Aug 7, 2026
Chinese steamed buns · Everyday Puzzles Mini · 8
Jul 29, 2026
Steamed bun · LA Times · Across
Jun 12, 2026
Steamed Chinese bun · USA Today · 66 Down
May 22, 2026
Chinese dumpling · Newsday · Down
Apr 3, 2026
Dim-sum bun · Newsday · Down
Mar 20, 2026
Steamed Chinese bun · Newsday · Across
Feb 17, 2025
Fluffy Chinese bread roll · New York Times · 31 Across
Feb 2, 2025
Steamed Chinese bun · New York Times · 66 Across