This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ N
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PLAIN as a word: Simple, unaltered; Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished.
PLAIN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 3, 2026.
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