This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026 (16 Across). 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: 3 squares
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PIE as a word: A type of pastry that consists of an outer crust and a filling. (Savory pies are more popular in the UK and sweet pies are more popular in the US, so "pie" w...; Any of various other, non-pastry dishes that maintain the general concept of a shell with a filling.
PIE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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