This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026 (26 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: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PED as a word: (on traffic signs) A pedestrian; (slang, MLE) A motorcycle.
PED has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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