This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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PEA as a word: (cooking) The edible seed of Pisum sativum; (especially, when without a qualifier) A plant, Pisum sativum, member of the legume (Fabaceae) family.
PEA has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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