This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026 (57 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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PLIE as a word: Alternative spelling of plié. [(ballet) A smooth and continuous bending of the knees].
PLIE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 22, 2026.
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