This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (11 Down). 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
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ T
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POET as a word: A person who writes poems; A person with a creative or romantic imagination.
POET has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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