This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 10, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ S
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PLEBS as a word: The common people, especially (derogatory) the mob; (historical) The plebeian class of Ancient Rome.
PLEBS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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