This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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PELE as a word: (Hawaiian mythology) The Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanos; A female given name from Hawaiian.
PELE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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