This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ T
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PAST as a word: The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future; Having already happened; in the past; finished.
PAST has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 16, 2026.
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