This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (104 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: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ E
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PLEBE as a word: (US, military, slang) A freshman cadet at a military academy; (historical, usually in the plural) A plebeian, a member of the lower class of Roman citizens.
PLEBE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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