What is the answer to "Bits in a byte, e.g." in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bits in a byte, e.g." is OCTET (5 letters).

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Bits in a byte, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the January 23, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

OCTET

5 letters · Down · last seen January 23, 2026