This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ S
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PEARLS as a word: an album by English singer Elkie Brooks, released in 1981; the sixth compilation by the German heavy metal band Bonfire.
PEARLS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 26, 2026.
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