Big or bad follower NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: JUL 30, 2026 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "Big or bad follower"?

The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Big or bad follower" is APPLE.

Q2.

Why is "APPLE" the answer to the clue "Big or bad follower"?

The clue 'Big or bad follower' refers to common phrases: 'Big Apple,' which is a nickname for New York City, and 'bad apple,' which describes a person who negatively influences others. Both phrases use 'Apple' as the word that follows 'big' or 'bad.'

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "Big or bad follower" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on July 30, 2026.

Q4.

What does the word "APPLE" mean in this context?

Apple: A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and sweet to tart flesh, commonly eaten fresh or used in cooking.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Waldorf salad cube, Gift from a teacher's pet, Garden of Eden fruit, Cook’s company, It doesn't fall far from the 3-Down, in an idiom

The 5-letter answer to “Big or bad follower” in the NYT Crossword July 30 2026 is APPLE.

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