This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, October 27, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ M
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POEM as a word: A literary piece written in verse; A piece of writing in the tradition of poetry, an instance of poetry.
POEM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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