This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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PAL as a word: (colloquial) A friend, buddy, mate, cobber; someone to hang around with; (colloquial) An informal term of address, often used ironically in a hostile way.
PAL has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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