This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (16 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ N
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PEON as a word: A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work; (figurative) A person of low rank or importance.
PEON has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 14, 2026.
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