This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PHO as a word: A Vietnamese soup with a beef base, typically served with rice noodles and optionally beef or chicken; A surname.
PHO has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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