This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 6, 2026 (29 Down). 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: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PHI as a word: (mathematics) The golden ratio; A visual illusion whereby a sequential pattern of lights produces a false sense of motion.
PHI has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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