This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (48 Across). 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.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ D
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About the answer
PERMED as a word: That has been given a perm(permanent wave).
PERMED 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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