This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ E
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PLANE as a word: An airplane; an aeroplane; Of a surface: flat or level.
PLANE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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