This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 (56 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ A
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PUMA as a word: A mountain lion or cougar (Puma concolor); (by extension) Any feline belonging to the genus Puma.
PUMA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 1, 2026.
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