This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ R
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PEER as a word: Somebody who is, or something that is, at a level or of a value equal (to that of something else); Someone who is approximately the same age (as someone else).
PEER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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