This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ E
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PLATE as a word: A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten; (uncountable) Such dishes collectively.
PLATE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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