This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ A
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About the answer
PINA as a word: Alternative form of piña. [cloth woven from pineapple fiber].
PINA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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