This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (101 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ S
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PREENS as a word: (of birds, ambitransitive) To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak; (of people, intransitive, reflexive) To spend time making oneself attractive and admiring one's appearance, e.g. in front of a mirror.
PREENS 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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