This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 (58 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
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ H
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PITH as a word: (figurative) The central or innermost part of something; the core, the heart; (figurative) The essential or vital part of something; the essence.
PITH has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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