This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ E
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PIECE as a word: A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts; A single item belonging to a class of similar items.
PIECE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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