This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, November 29, 2025 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ Y
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About the answer
PORTRAY as a word: To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event; (figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
PORTRAY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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