This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (48 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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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ N
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PEEN as a word: (slang) Penis; The (often spherical) end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end.
PEEN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 16, 2026.
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