This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (45 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: 3 squares
First letter
P _ _
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PUP as a word: A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, bat or shark, or the young of certain other animals; A young, inexperienced person.
PUP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 22, 2026.
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