This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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PERSEIDS as a word: a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift, Tuttle that are usually visible from mid-July to late-August.
PERSEIDS 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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