This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ S
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PLANETS as a word: the third studio album by the American rock band Adema; "Planets" is a song by Australian pop punk band, Short Stack.
PLANETS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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