This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ Y
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PASTRY as a word: (countable) A baked food item made from flour and fat pastes such as pie crust; also tarts, bear claws, napoleons, puff pastries, etc; (uncountable) The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries.
PASTRY 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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