This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (41 Down). 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
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ E
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PAVE as a word: (Canada, US) To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel; (transitive, figurative) To pave the way for; to make easy and smooth.
PAVE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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