This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ T
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PLAIT as a word: A braid, as of hair or straw; a plat; (transitive) To interweave the strands or locks of; to braid.
PLAIT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 11, 2026.
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