This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026 (47 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ S
Show the answer
About the answer
PECOS as a word: (with the definite article) A river which flows through Texas and New Mexico, a tributary of the Rio Grande; (with the definite article) A geographic region of Texas, situated mostly west of the Pecos River.
PECOS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- Makes a noise like an electric fan (38 Across)
- Australian actor Eric (40 Across)
- "___ Father …" (44 Across)
- Concert souvenir (46 Across)
- They may have knowledge of corporate secrets (48 Across)
- Be defeated by (51 Across)
- "___ of the D'Urbervilles" (52 Across)
- Big name in London (53 Across)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers