This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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PILE as a word: A mass of things heaped together; a heap; (informal) A group or list of related items up for consideration, especially in some kind of selection process.
PILE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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