This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 (54 Down). 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: 5 squares
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P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ E
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POSSE as a word: (colloquial) A group of (especially young) people seen as constituting a peer group or band of associates; a gang, a group of friends; A group or company of people, originally especially one having hostile intent; a throng, a crowd.
POSSE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 21, 2026.
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