This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (50 Across). 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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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ S
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POSES as a word: (transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect; (transitive) To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
POSES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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