This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 (43 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.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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POE as a word: Edgar Allan Poe, an American author and poet of the 19th century, known especially for his dark themes; A surname from Old Norse:.
POE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 1, 2026.
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