This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ Y
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PUTTY as a word: A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass; Any of a range of similar substances.
PUTTY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 15, 2026.
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