This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (11 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PEC as a word: (colloquial, usually in the plural) The pectoralis major muscle; (UK, slang, obsolete, Eton College) Money.
PEC has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 10, 2026.
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