This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ R
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POSER as a word: (derogatory, slang) A poseur; someone who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others; Someone who, or something which, poses; a person who sets their body in a fixed position, such as for photography or painting.
POSER has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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