This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PHI as a word: (mathematics) The golden ratio; A visual illusion whereby a sequential pattern of lights produces a false sense of motion.
PHI has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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