This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 11, 2026 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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About the answer
PELE as a word: (Hawaiian mythology) The Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanos; A female given name from Hawaiian.
PELE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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