This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (37 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ E
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PIXIE as a word: (mythology, fantasy literature, fairy tales) A playful sprite or elflike or fairy-like creature; (slang) A cute, petite woman with short hair.
PIXIE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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