This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ A
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PARMA as a word: (Australia) A dish cooked in the parmigiana style; (historical) A small shield carried by the infantry and cavalry.
PARMA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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