This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (75 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 _ _ _ Y
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PATSY as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Patricia; A diminutive of the male given name Patrick.
PATSY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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