This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (67 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ R
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PEAR as a word: An edible fruit produced by the pear tree, similar to an apple but typically elongated towards the stem; A type of fruit tree (Pyrus communis).
PEAR has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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