This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 8 squares
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P _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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PALISADE as a word: (military) A wall of wooden stakes, used as a defensive barrier; A long, strong stake, one end of which is set firmly in the ground, and the other sharpened.
PALISADE 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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