He was somewhat of a country ____, not a ‘city-slicker’, yet beloved by all.
 Get the answer to the NYT Spelling Bee clue “He was somewhat of a country ____, not a ‘city-slicker’, yet beloved by all.”, starting with the letters bu. 
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This clue was used on August 5, 2025.
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