This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (81 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ R
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About the answer
POOR as a word: With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them; Of low quality.
POOR has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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