This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026 (101 Down). 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: 6 squares
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P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ Y
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PARLAY as a word: (ambitransitive, gambling) To carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet on to a subsequent wager or series of wagers; (originally US, gambling) A bet or series of bets where the stake and winnings are cumulatively carried forward; an accumulator.
PARLAY 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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