This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ R
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PEER as a word: Somebody who is, or something that is, at a level or of a value equal (to that of something else); Someone who is approximately the same age (as someone else).
PEER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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