This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ R
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About the answer
PIER as a word: A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty; A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
PIER has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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