This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
PINATAS as a word: Alternative form of piñata. [A doll or other decorated container that is filled with candy and hit with a hammer or a stick by blindfolded children during bi...; Alternative form of piñata. [To hit something or someone with sticks after having filled them with candy.].
PINATAS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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