This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ M
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PROM as a word: (US) A formal ball held at a high school or college on special occasions; e.g., near the end of the academic year; (intransitive, informal) To attend a prom.
PROM has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 4, 2026.
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