This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ A
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PLAZA as a word: A town's public square; An open area used for gathering in a city, often having small trees and sitting benches.
PLAZA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 2, 2026.
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